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Kay's Cross

Kay's Cross was a large stone cross located in Kaysville, Utah, in a secluded area known as Kay's Hollow. On the map, it sits 3 mi southeast of Layton. Around it, Delta Center (20 mi) comes first on our list.

Where
3 mi southeast of Layton
24 places to stay in Layton
Wikipedia readers
9.5K
a year · #2,339 of 7,799
In brief

A park & preserve, 3 mi southeast of Layton

Layton is the nearest base

Layton is 3 miles northwest, with 24 places to stay. Where to stay ↓

Best months: May, Jun and Sep

May, June and September are the mild months, with highs of 71–82°. When to go ↓

An airport 11 miles away

Ogden Hinckley (OGD) has airline service, about 11 miles from Kay's Cross.

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.

When to go

Warm months and cold ones

The months below show the weather around Kay's Cross.

Jan37° / 22°
Feb43° / 25°
Mar54° / 33°
Apr61° / 38°
May71° / 47°
Jun82° / 55°
Jul92° / 63°
Aug90° / 61°
Sep79° / 51°
Oct64° / 40°
Nov50° / 30°
Dec38° / 23°
Typical highs and lows in Layton. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Layton. Layton’s full climate →
About

Kay's Cross

Kay's Cross was a large stone cross located in Kaysville, Utah, in a secluded area known as Kay's Hollow. It has been associated with local legends and folklore. In 1992, the structure was partially destroyed by an unexplained explosion. Despite this, the site continues to attract visitors interested in its history and folklore.

Type
Park & preserve
Wikipedia readers
9.5K a year
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Where to stay near Kay's Cross

For a bed close by, look to Layton (24) and Salt Lake City (109).

Kay's Cross12345Layton24Salt Lake City109Ogden16Clearfield7West Haven7Huntsville9Farmington2West Valley City18Rice–Eccles StadiumLagoon Amusement ParkSnowbasin10 mi
Kay's Cross12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Delta Center
  2. 2Rice–Eccles Stadium
  3. 3Lagoon Amusement Park
  4. 4Temple Square
  5. 5Snowbasin
5 min drive

Layton

24 places to stay · 23 hotels · 1 RV park

The closest town with somewhere to stay.

85,308 people

3 mi northwest of Kay's Cross

30 min drive

Salt Lake City

109 places to stay · 85 hotels · 9 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 3 hostels · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks

218,428 people

19 mi south of Kay's Cross

20 min drive

Ogden

16 places to stay · 13 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins

89,510 people

13 mi north of Kay's Cross

10 min drive

Clearfield

7 places to stay · 5 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park

35,144 people

6 mi northwest of Kay's Cross

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Kay's CrossDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Layton3 mi northwest5 min24 23 hotels · 1 RV park85,308$478KB−
Salt Lake City19 mi south30 min109 85 hotels · 9 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 3 hostels · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks218,428$540KD−
Ogden13 mi north20 min16 13 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins89,510$356KC−
Clearfield6 mi northwest10 min7 5 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park35,144$374KC+
West Haven13 mi northwest20 min7 5 hotels · 2 motels25,627$564K—
Huntsville16 mi northeast25 min9 4 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground617$768K—
Farmington5 mi south5 min2 2 hotels26,266$651KB+
West Valley City25 mi south40 min18 18 hotels137,491$419KC−

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

OGDOgden Hinckley11 mi
SLCSalt Lake City · major hub18 mi
PVUProvo Municipal58 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Kay's Cross’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Nearby, too

These lie within 42 miles as the crow flies.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Great Salt Lake: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · Delta Center: Lomrjyo, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Rice–Eccles Stadium: Brenton Walker, CC BY 2.0 · Lagoon Amusement Park: Davehi1, Public domain · Lake Bonneville: Wilson44691, Public domain · Temple Square: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · America First Field: Scott Catron, CC BY-SA 2.0

Common questions

Your questions on Kay's Cross

What town is Kay's Cross near?

Layton, UT, about 3 miles northwest.

When is the best time to visit Kay's Cross?

May, June and September, with highs of 71–82°.

What is the closest airport to Kay's Cross?

Ogden Hinckley (OGD), about 11 miles away. The nearest big hub is Salt Lake City (SLC), about 18 miles.

Where should I stay near Kay's Cross?

Layton (3 mi, 24 places to stay), Salt Lake City (19 mi, 109 places to stay) and Ogden (13 mi, 16 places to stay).

From locals

What locals in Layton say

Be the first to share a tip in Layton’s Town Square.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.