www.cachehikers.org
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2016 Summer
Activity Schedule
Summer hikes
are scheduled from May to mid-October. Participants meet at the
southwest corner of the Smith's Marketplace parking lot at 750 North
Main Street in Logan, Utah. Participants should bring food,
water, appropriate clothing, and a donation for gas and parking fees,
where applicable.
It is the participant’s responsibility
to be sure the trip is within his/her ability and stamina, and to have
adequate equipment. In most cases the hiker should be prepared
with sturdy boots, hat, first aid kit, rain protection, insect
repellent, extra clothing, food, water, and optional hiking poles.
Contact the trip leader for more information.
Contact the trip leader for more information. The Cache Trails Cache Trails book is a good source of information for many of the activities.. Other resources include the Cache Valley Visitors Bureau and the Logan Ranger District.Cache Valley Visitors Bureau and the Logan Ranger District. Of special interest are the well-done Logan Canyon Hiking Trails website, by Sarah Ohms, the Trails Illustrated map, and the new Cache County Trails Cache website.
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Event |
Description |
For More Information
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14 May, 2016, Saturday
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Deer Fence |
The
Cache Hikers will host a 5-mile Saturday hike along the Deer Fence
Trail from Blacksmith Fork to Providence Canyon with an optional 3-mile
extension to Dry Canyon. This easy/moderate warm-up hike (600 feet of
elevation) provides great views of the Wellsville Mountains as it
passes the Millville Predator Research Facility, springs and rock
formations. Meet at 8:00 and expect to return before noon. Car
shuttle required.
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Alex, 360-561-9287, email Alex
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21 May, 2016, Saturday
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Wood Camp Waterfall |
The
Cache Hikers will host a Saturday hike to a seasonal waterfall in Wood
Camp Hollow. This is a moderate hike, about 3 ½ miles round trip with
1800 feet of elevation, including about 2½ miles over unmaintained
trails (long pants recommended). Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return about 1:00 p.m.
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Dave P., 435-752-3732, email Dave P. |
29 May, 2016, Sunday
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Maughan Hollow |
The Cache Hikers will host a
Sunday hike in Maughan Hollow. Located in the Right Hand Fork of Logan
Canyon, hikers will enjoy early summer wildflowers and great views as
they travel up Maughan Hollow and return via Little Cottonwood Canyon.
This is a moderate hike of 5-6 miles with about 1000 feet of elevation.
Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return about 2:00 p.m.
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Jim, 435-760-5049, Email Jim |
4 June, 2016, Saturday
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National Trails Day |
Join Cache County and US Forest Service on a National Trails Day activity to improve trails in Providence Canyon on Saturday. Wear sturdy boots, bring water and work gloves, trail tools will be provided. Sign up online at http://goo.gl/forms/uLOCevyGTg to help the organizers prepare for this Volunteer Trail Workday. Meet 9:00 a.m. at the parking lot at the base of Providence Canyon and expect to return about 1:00 p.m.
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Dayton, 435-755-1646, or visit http://trails.cachecounty.org |
5 June, 2016, Sunday
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Logan Canyon to Green Canyon
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The Cache Hikers will host a
Sunday day hike up the Wind Cave and Wind Cave Way trails, over the
ridge and down the Beirdneau Trail to the Preston Valley Trailhead.
This hike features open views of Logan Canyon on an ascent of 2200 feet
followed by a forested descent into Green Canyon, a trip of about 6
miles. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return about 4:00
p.m.
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Jim, 435-760-5049, Email Jim |
11 June, 2016, Saturday
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Spawn Creek Trail Maintenance |
The Cache Hikers will host a
trail maintenance day on the Spawn Creek Trail on Saturday. Clear brush
and rocks until noon, have lunch and hike back to the Temple Fork
trailhead. Wear sturdy boots, and bring clippers, loppers, gloves if you have them. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return about 2:00 pm.
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Jane, 435-750-5913, email Jane
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19 June, 2016, Sunday
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Card Canyon Loop |
The Cache Hikers will host a
loop hike connecting east and west Card Canyon on Sunday. Expect
wildflowers and unusual rock formations on this moderately strenuous
7-mile hike with 2400 feet elevation gain.Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return about 3:00 p.m.
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Stephanie, 360-480-0608, email Stephanie
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25 June, 2016, Saturday
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Jardine Juniper |
The Cache Hikers will host a
Saturday hike to the Jardine Juniper. This moderate/moderately
strenuous 10-mile hike gradually gains 1900 feet to the famous
1500-year-old Rocky Mountain Juniper tree, with wildflowers and canyon
views along the way. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return about 3:00
p.m.
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Chris P., 928-853-6311, email Chris P.
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4 July, 2016, Monday
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Tony Grove to US-89 |
The Cache Hikers will host a
Monday trip from Tony Grove to the Bunchgrass Creek Trailhead. This is
a moderate 6-mile hike with 2200 feet of descent. Hikers will initially
follow the White Pine Lake trail before turning down the Bunchgrass
Creek drainage. Expect wildflowers and a seasonal pond as we follow
animal paths down this seldom-travelled route. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and
expect to return about 3:00
p.m. Car shuttle required.
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Dave W, 435-750-5913, Email Dave W |
10 July, 2016, Sunday
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Beirdneau Peak via upper Green Canyon |
The Cache Hikers will host a
trip to Beirdneau Peak on Sunday. This is a strenuous hike, about 13
miles and 4500 feet of elevation gain as we travel up Green Canyon,
west along the ridge to Beirdneau Peak and down to the Preston Valley
Trailhead. Expect wildflowers and great views from the peak. Meet at
8:00 a.m. and expect to return about 6:00
p.m. Car shuttle required.
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Dave P., 435-752-3732, email Dave P. |
17 July, 2016, Sunday
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Doubletop Peak |
The Cache Hikers will host a
hike to Doubletop Peak on Sunday. This is a strenuous 8-mile hike with
3000 feet of elevation gain over segments of unmaintained trails, from
Steep Hollow to Doubletop and return. Expect wildflowers and a great
view from this seldom-visited peak. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to
return about 4:00 p.m.
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Stephanie, 360-480-0608, email Stephanie |
23 July 2016, Saturday
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Flattop Mountain |
The Cache Hikers will host a
Saturday hike to Flattop mountain via Smithfield Dry Canyon. This is a
strenuous hike, about 11 miles with 4000 feet of elevation gain. Expect
wildflowers and great views of Cache Valley and adjacent peaks. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return about 5:00 p.m.
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Susan, 435-752-4275, email Susan
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31July, 2016, Sunday
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Cherry Peak |
The Cache Hikers will host a
Sunday hike to Cherry Peak. This is a strenuous hike of about 11 miles
and 3800 feet elevation gain, from High Creek to Cherry Creek. Expect
wildflowers, picturesque canyons, meadows, a mountain lake and
spectacular views from this prominent peak. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and
expect to return about 6:00 p.m. Car shuttle required.
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Dan, 435-752-8901, Email Dan |
7 August, 2016, Sunday
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Coldwater Spring Loop |
The Cache Hikers will host a
hike to Coldwater Spring on Sunday. Traveling in a loop from Tony Grove
via the Bear Hollow trail, hikers enjoy summer wildflowers and scenic
views. Moderately strenuous, about 8 miles with 1800 feet elevation
gain. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return about 4:00 p.m.
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Dave P., 435-752-3732, email Dave P. |
13 August, 2016, Saturday
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Temple Fork Sawmill |
The Cache Hikers will host a
Saturday hike along Temple Fork to the historic sawmill site. This is
an easy/moderate hike, about 6 miles round-trip and 700 ft. elevation
gain, and hikers may choose to shorten this hike for an earlier return
to Logan.
Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return about 2:00 p.m.
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Alex, 360-561-9287, email Alex |
21 August, 2016, Sunday
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Mt Naomi Peak |
The Cache Hikers will host a
hike to Naomi Peak on Sunday. This is a moderately strenuous 6.5 mile
round trip with an elevation gain about 1900 feet to the highest peak
in the Bear River Range. Enjoy views from the summit and wildflowers
and birds along the way. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return
about 4:00 p.m.
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Dave P., 435-752-3732, email Dave P. |
4 September, 2016, Sunday
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Tony Grove to Steam Mill Canyon |
The Cache Hikers will host a
Sunday hike from Tony Grove to Steam Mill Canyon. This is a moderately
strenuous hike of about 10 miles with 1500 feet of elevation gain and
2800 feet of descent. Expect to see an historic boiler after hiking
about 1.5 miles over seldom-traveled Shorty’s Cutoff. Meet at 8:00 a.m.
and expect to return about 6:00
p.m. Car shuttle required.
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Dan, 435-752-8901, Email Dan |
11 September, 2016, Sunday
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Temple Fork to Right Hand Fork |
The
Cache Hikers will host a Sunday hike from Temple Fork to the Right Hand
Fork. This is a moderate hike, about 7 miles with 700 feet of ascent
and 1000 feet of descent. Car shuttle required.Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return about 5:00
p.m.
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Jim, 435-760-5049, Email Jim |
18 September, 2016, Sunday
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Smithfield Canyon |
The Cache Hikers will host a
Sunday trip in Smithfield Canyon. This is a moderately strenuous hike,
about 9 miles and 3000 feet of elevation, from the Smithfield Canyon
Trailhead to Cottonwood Canyon and back. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect
to return about 5:00 p.m.
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Nick, 435-881-2207, email Nick |
1 October, 2016, Saturday
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Bunchgrass Creek |
The
Cache Hikers will host a Saturday hike to Bunchgrass Creek via Tony
Grove and White Pine Canyon. This moderately strenuous hike which
requires a car shuttle, will be about 11 miles and 1000 feet elevation
gain. Two lakes, peak views, and fall colors should make an interesting
day.Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return about 6:00 p.m.
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Dave W, 435-750-5913, Email Dave W |
9 October, 2016, Sunday
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Crimson Trail
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The Cache Hikers
will host a Sunday hike along the Crimson Trail. This is a moderate
loop, approximately 5 miles and 1000 feet elevation gain with a return
on the Riverside Nature Trail. Switchbacks take hikers to the top of
the China Wall limestone cliff with views of Logan Canyon and the Wind
Caves. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return about 1:00 p.m. |
Stephanie, 360-480-0608, email Stephanie |