It’s piped into a pool that runs downhill through the forest.
Nearest Address
27th street, Ogden, UT, 84404
Directions from Nearest Address
Take 27th street East to the mountain, park and follow the right hand side trail (with a long gate), traveling south east and upwards into the trees. Listen closely because you should be able to hear the running stream of water, which will lead you to the spring. (Note: I have been drinking this water for a year, and it’s the best water ever.)
Arrived in Salt Lake today for a convention. My first business trip as a wild water seeker. this was only my second spring to find and it was fun. When We arrived at the end of 27th street the electrical company was doing some construction and asked us not to park there. I could identify the long gate spoken of and headed south east up into the trees following a small rock path. the further I walked the more unlikely a spot it appeared to be but my 16 year old daughter encouraged me to keep exploring. suddenly we began to hear the water. traveling up just a bit further finding the spring was a lovely surprise. a young man and his dog were there and assured me that he had been drinking the water for some time and that it was safe.I am new to this and don,t know enough to be certain about what I am discovering. The water was ice cold and delicious as was the experience.Much thanks to Michael for carrying our water to the car. Today was my daughters first hunt and she will never be the same. Our lives have all
taken on a new magic since we became wild water seekers. Thanks to all.
Does anyone know: What is the source of this spring? Should there be any concerns about the pipe used to bring this water to the surface? I have started drinking this water and I like it, just questions I’ve had in mind.
I have tried this spring and never gotten sick but there is a high likelihood of giardiasis and other bacteria in the water. Does anyone know where I can find documentation of what is in the water for this spring and others?
for your info this spring is contaminated but is safe for plants, update log 03/14/12 please be careful out there when trusting others without having professional lab results posted thank you
I went and gathered 8 gallons from this spring and met people along the way asking their thoughts on the 2 springs in this canyon. A couple people called this spring ‘dog pond’ which is cute & interesting, and one mentioned that the water up further (City Spring) has even better water– though I didn’t make it to the City Spring before the sun set. A couple of others say they see people drinking out of ‘dog pond’ all the time. Another said they have drank from these two springs for years.
So I’ve been drinking nothing but my gathered water for the past week and I feel good. The water actually feels like it is more energized and pure.I’d still like to know how ‘Trinitylovesya’ thinks this is ‘contaminated’.
Maylan pound is the first spring you meet on your way up Taylor’s canyon, although, just recently there has been a very slow to no flow.. Kristin spring is the next spring and has a better pH and seems to flow a bit better, I’ve been drinking this water for months now and it’s way better than bottled water or tap water. Living and energized water, mature with mineral memory! There a multiple springs the further up into the canyon you go! It’s a fabulous adventure!
I tested the water for bacterial contamination on March 14th, 2018, and my tests came back negative, so it seems that it is safe in this respect, at least in winter. As has already been noted, its TDS is excellent!
If there wasn’t a local guy that showed us to way we wouldn’t have found it. So here some
more detailed directions: Once you park you will see the long gate on the right (south). Follow the main trail, you will pass a building on the right that has a fence and bob wire around it. Keep going on the main trail. After a few minutes you will see three to four large white rocks on the side of that main trail and a smaller trail going left. Take that smaller trail on the left. You will cross a small wooden bridge. The second wooden bridge is where the spring is at!
I just filled up 10 gallons and really enjoyed it. I’m sensitive to bacteria and didn’t feel anything was wrong with it. We used a dolly to carry the water since it’s a mile roundtrip. Love it!
I think Kristin Spring is located half a mile up the trail from this one. You follow Taylor Creek to the second bridge crossing and cross the bridge and go up the trail steeply a couple hundred feet. A risky (lots of care to avoid falling off the mountain) thin trail leads to the spring. The spring comes out of the side of the mountain and is enclosed in concrete with 4 hooks. 25 years ago, there was a metal sign that said “Kristin Spring” attached to the hooks. Several years ago, the sign had fallen and was laying about 25+ feet drop under the spring in an almost impossible to reach location. I have hiked in the area above the spring for about 1400 feet of elevation gain and there is zero water, so the water comes from very deep in the earth, more than 600 feet above the city. I have drank from this water many times. It tastes best in the spring and early summer and is slower and has a higher mineral count in the fall. I am quite sure this is private property owned by the Malans family and they have permitted the public to hike on it assuming we respect it. The lower spring is on what is now called the “pond trail” and is a pipe that empties into a pond and then becomes a small creek. This water also tastes good right out of the pipe. This is the one that most people come and fill their containers from. It is perhaps a half mile walk and 100 feet of elevation gain from the top of the city (27th street). I am not sure who owns this land, probably Malans or the city. Taylor creek flows past about 100+ feet to the north during the runoff season in a good water year. So this spring is basically earth filtered ground water from deep under the Taylor creek bed. It is easy to assume both these springs to be 100% free from pesticides and fertilizers people in the city put on their lawns and road salt. I am guessing that it is very unlikely to have any kind of unhealthy bacteria or bad metals in these waters. But nothing is marked and there is no testing of the water, so the drinker assumes all risks. City water on the other hand is tested for a few of the common bad things and the city puts things that are known to be harmful into our drinking water all of the time (example: chlorine and fluorine). And our city water comes from sources that are known to contain traces of road salt, runoff from farms, and many other bad things.
I am writing a book for the Ogden Trails Network committee called “Secrets of the Ogden Trails.” I would like to talk with an Ogden-area “wild water seeker.” Please e-mail me if you could educate me about the springs in the Ogden foothills.
Drinking pure spring water is one of the most important things we can do for our health. Our bodies are over 99% water at the molecular level, so water affects every aspect of our biology. Yet, not all water is created equal. Almost all the bottled spring water available is pasteurized for shelf stability, which neutralizes many of the powerful health benefits such as increased hydrogen, healthy probiotics, and crystalline structure. For more about why unprocessed spring water is the best water to drink, read this.
The best way to guarantee you are getting real unprocessed spring water is to collect it yourself. This is a short and simple guide filled with information about how to gather spring water. We will cover how to find a spring, how to collect the water, how to honor the spring, how to store the water properly and other tips.
FindASpring.org is the best resource for locating a spring near you. However, not all springs are on the map. First, check the map to see if there is a spring in your local area. If there is, look at the reviews and comments. Has anyone shared helpful information about flow rate or posted a water test result? Is the spring in a pristine area? Do a bit of research and make sure the spring is safe to drink from. If you have any doubt about the purity, don’t risk it and get a water test, HERE. If you don’t see a spring on the map in your area, there still might be some that aren’t listed yet. First, ask the older generation who have lived in your area a long time if they know. You can also ask people in your community who might already get spring water such as people at a health food store or at a farmers market. Another great option is to view A US forest service map, where many springs have been marked. You can view these maps through the Gaia GPS or All Trails hiking apps on your phone. The map overlay you want is USGS Topo. Not all are easily accessible or ideal for drinking, but some are and it can be a fun adventure to find them. We have found over half a dozen great springs this way.
Once you’ve found your spring, figure out how you are going to gather the water. Is it right on the side of the road and easy to access or do you have to hike to it? We recommend storing spring water in glass instead of plastic to preserve the purity of the water. It is better for the environment, your body, and the water. Even BPA free plastic has toxic chemicals that can leach into water and cause health issues. If you do want to use plastic for safety reasons when filling at the spring, we recommend transferring the water to glass as soon as possible. FindASpring is sponsored by Alive Waters, which offers beautiful reusable glass. They have a 2.5 gallon option, which is a convenient size for carrying that isn’t too heavy. They also sell handles that you can use to transport the jugs even more easily. If you have to hike to access the spring, we recommend putting the water jugs into an extra large backpack to hike the water out with ease. We use Osprey packs that hold 2 jugs each. You can also use a wheelbarrow or even a stroller depending on how easy a walk it is.
Filling 2.5 Gallon Alive Waters Jug
When you get to the spring, remember to first give back before you take. Springs are considered sacred in indigenous cultures around the world for their life giving water and also as a connection to the inner earth. A powerful and simple way to give back is to clean up. Is there any trash that needs to be collected? Could you move any dead leaves or sticks to improve the flow rate? Show up in service. Some other wonderful ways to give is with a moment of expressing verbal gratitude, singing songs to the water, offering the water an ethically sourced crystal, a feather, or some other physical gift. Flowers are a popular and beautiful thing to offer, but please be careful to source organic ones as most flowers from the store are sprayed with pesticides and can be toxic to put near a spring. Also, flowers can attract bugs as they decay, so it can be best to offer them to the flowing water directly or a little downstream from the spring head.
When gathering the water, fill the jug as close to the spring head as possible, never gather downstream. Be very careful as wet glass is extremely slippery. Make sure the lid is securely fastened. When transporting the spring water home, the jugs can sometimes slide around the car. Secure them in place or wrap them with towels or something so they don’t crash into each other.
How you store your spring water is essential. It is not pasteurized like spring water from the store, so it will start growing algae if left in direct sunlight. This is good because it means it’s alive! If the water you drink can’t even support the most basic life forms, how do you think it will support your body? Store your water in a cool, dark place such as a dark corner, pantry or closet. The fridge is ideal if you have room. Some people prefer to filter their water through a Berkey filter before drinking, but if the spring is pure, it’s not necessary. We drink our spring water completely unfiltered.
How long the water stays good for depends on how cold a temperature it’s stored at. Spring water is best fresh. We personally do not prefer to drink spring water past 2 weeks old. However, we know other people that will drink it at a month old. It’s great to get in a rhythm where you know how long the water lasts you and put your collection day on the calendar in advance.
I believe that water is calling us to reconnect with her in the deepest way, to gather our own water. Just like our ancestors did. Our ancestors didn’t have fancy water machines. They also didn’t create villages or settle where there was no water. Water was revered as the center of the community and the nodal point around which life could spiral out and take root.
Here’s to restoring the sacred connection with the waters of life.
Written by Dakota Chanel. Water Priestess and Ceremonialist. DakotaChanel.com
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Arrived in Salt Lake today for a convention. My first business trip as a wild water seeker. this was only my second spring to find and it was fun. When We arrived at the end of 27th street the electrical company was doing some construction and asked us not to park there. I could identify the long gate spoken of and headed south east up into the trees following a small rock path. the further I walked the more unlikely a spot it appeared to be but my 16 year old daughter encouraged me to keep exploring. suddenly we began to hear the water. traveling up just a bit further finding the spring was a lovely surprise. a young man and his dog were there and assured me that he had been drinking the water for some time and that it was safe.I am new to this and don,t know enough to be certain about what I am discovering. The water was ice cold and delicious as was the experience.Much thanks to Michael for carrying our water to the car. Today was my daughters first hunt and she will never be the same. Our lives have all
taken on a new magic since we became wild water seekers. Thanks to all.
Does anyone know: What is the source of this spring? Should there be any concerns about the pipe used to bring this water to the surface? I have started drinking this water and I like it, just questions I’ve had in mind.
My TDS meter says its 114.
Contaminated? With what? How are you aware of this contamination?
I have tried this spring and never gotten sick but there is a high likelihood of giardiasis and other bacteria in the water. Does anyone know where I can find documentation of what is in the water for this spring and others?
its sad to see this place go not enough springs in Utah
for your info this spring is contaminated but is safe for plants, update log 03/14/12 please be careful out there when trusting others without having professional lab results posted thank you
Yes, I’d like to know the specifics on the safety of this spring as well.
Just starting out and would like to find a great water source!
I went and gathered 8 gallons from this spring and met people along the way asking their thoughts on the 2 springs in this canyon. A couple people called this spring ‘dog pond’ which is cute & interesting, and one mentioned that the water up further (City Spring) has even better water– though I didn’t make it to the City Spring before the sun set. A couple of others say they see people drinking out of ‘dog pond’ all the time. Another said they have drank from these two springs for years.
So I’ve been drinking nothing but my gathered water for the past week and I feel good. The water actually feels like it is more energized and pure.I’d still like to know how ‘Trinitylovesya’ thinks this is ‘contaminated’.
I think that this spring is [also] called the “Malan Spring”. TDS is 56.
Malan Spring is different. It’s a bit hidden but about 1/3 up the way to Malan’s Peak.
Maylan pound is the first spring you meet on your way up Taylor’s canyon, although, just recently there has been a very slow to no flow.. Kristin spring is the next spring and has a better pH and seems to flow a bit better, I’ve been drinking this water for months now and it’s way better than bottled water or tap water. Living and energized water, mature with mineral memory! There a multiple springs the further up into the canyon you go! It’s a fabulous adventure!
I tested the water for bacterial contamination on March 14th, 2018, and my tests came back negative, so it seems that it is safe in this respect, at least in winter. As has already been noted, its TDS is excellent!
If there wasn’t a local guy that showed us to way we wouldn’t have found it. So here some
more detailed directions: Once you park you will see the long gate on the right (south). Follow the main trail, you will pass a building on the right that has a fence and bob wire around it. Keep going on the main trail. After a few minutes you will see three to four large white rocks on the side of that main trail and a smaller trail going left. Take that smaller trail on the left. You will cross a small wooden bridge. The second wooden bridge is where the spring is at!
I just filled up 10 gallons and really enjoyed it. I’m sensitive to bacteria and didn’t feel anything was wrong with it. We used a dolly to carry the water since it’s a mile roundtrip. Love it!
I think Kristin Spring is located half a mile up the trail from this one. You follow Taylor Creek to the second bridge crossing and cross the bridge and go up the trail steeply a couple hundred feet. A risky (lots of care to avoid falling off the mountain) thin trail leads to the spring. The spring comes out of the side of the mountain and is enclosed in concrete with 4 hooks. 25 years ago, there was a metal sign that said “Kristin Spring” attached to the hooks. Several years ago, the sign had fallen and was laying about 25+ feet drop under the spring in an almost impossible to reach location. I have hiked in the area above the spring for about 1400 feet of elevation gain and there is zero water, so the water comes from very deep in the earth, more than 600 feet above the city. I have drank from this water many times. It tastes best in the spring and early summer and is slower and has a higher mineral count in the fall. I am quite sure this is private property owned by the Malans family and they have permitted the public to hike on it assuming we respect it. The lower spring is on what is now called the “pond trail” and is a pipe that empties into a pond and then becomes a small creek. This water also tastes good right out of the pipe. This is the one that most people come and fill their containers from. It is perhaps a half mile walk and 100 feet of elevation gain from the top of the city (27th street). I am not sure who owns this land, probably Malans or the city. Taylor creek flows past about 100+ feet to the north during the runoff season in a good water year. So this spring is basically earth filtered ground water from deep under the Taylor creek bed. It is easy to assume both these springs to be 100% free from pesticides and fertilizers people in the city put on their lawns and road salt. I am guessing that it is very unlikely to have any kind of unhealthy bacteria or bad metals in these waters. But nothing is marked and there is no testing of the water, so the drinker assumes all risks. City water on the other hand is tested for a few of the common bad things and the city puts things that are known to be harmful into our drinking water all of the time (example: chlorine and fluorine). And our city water comes from sources that are known to contain traces of road salt, runoff from farms, and many other bad things.
I am writing a book for the Ogden Trails Network committee called “Secrets of the Ogden Trails.” I would like to talk with an Ogden-area “wild water seeker.” Please e-mail me if you could educate me about the springs in the Ogden foothills.