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2018
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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| Date
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Event
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Description |
For More Information |
| 12 May, 2018 |
Blacksmith Fork
River Trail |
The Cache Hikers will host a hike along the Blacksmith
Fork River on Saturday. This is an easy/moderate warm-up hike, about 6
miles round trip with about 300 feet of elevation gain. Opened recently
through the collaboration of Hyrum City, Cache County and the Utah
Conservation Corps, this trail follows the south side of Blacksmith
Fork River. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return
about 1:00 p.m. |
Dave W.,
435-750-5913, email
Dave W |
26 May, 2018,
Saturday
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Deer Fence |
The Cache Hikers will host a 5-mile
Saturday hike along the Deer Fence Trail from Providence Canyon to
Blacksmith Fork. This easy/moderate warm-up hike (300 feet of ascent)
provides great views of the Wellsville Mountains as it passes the
Millville Predator Research Facility, springs and rock formations. Car
shuttle required. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return
before 1:00 p.m.
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Dave W., 435-750-5913, email Dave W
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| 3 June, 2018,
Sunday |
Willow Creek |
The Cache Hikers will host a Sunday
hike up the Willow Creek drainage. Located in the Right Hand Fork of
Logan Canyon, hikers will enjoy early summer wildflowers and great
views as they travel up Willow Creek to Mud Flat and then looping back
with a return via Little Cottonwood Canyon. This is a moderately
strenuous hike (due to the length) of about 8.5 miles with about 1400
feet of elevation gain. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect a return
about 3:00 p.m. |
Susan, 435-752-4275, email Susan |
| 9 June, 2018 Saturday |
Leatham Hollow |
The Cache Hikers will host a hike on Saturday up
Leatham Hollow to an overlook. This is a moderately strenuous hike of
about 2200 feet elevation gain and 8.5 miles round trip. Meet at 8:00
a.m. and plan to return about 4:00 p.m. |
Deanna, 435-512-1149, email Deanna |
| 14 June, 2018,
Thursday |
Temple Fork Sawmill
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The
Cache Hikers will host a Thursday
hike along Temple Fork to the
historic sawmill site. This is an easy/moderate hike with wildflowers
and beaver dams, about 6 miles round-trip and 700 ft elevation
gain.Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return about 3:00 p.m. |
Jane, 435-750-5913,
email Jane |
| 17 June, 2018,
Sunday |
Tony Grove to
Cherry Peak |
The
Cache Hikers will host a Sunday hike to Naomi Peak and Cherry Peak, two
of the highest peaks in the Bear River Range. This is a strenuous hike
at high elevation, about 10 miles with 3500 feet of ascent. Expect
wildflowers, great views from the peaks, several miles of travel in the
Wilderness and maybe even a few snowbanks on Naomi’s slopes.
Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return about 5:00 p.m. |
Dan, 435-757-7815, email Dan |
| 24 June, 2018,
Sunday |
Richards Hollow |
The Cache Hikers
will host a Sunday hike up Richards Hollow. This is an out-and-back
scenic trail with waterfalls, meadows, beaver dams, forest, and perhaps
some stream crossings. Expect a moderately strenuous hike, about 10
miles round-trip and 2000 ft. elevation gain, with an extension if
hikers are interested. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect
to return about 5:00 p.m. |
Laurel,
435-994-2366, email
Laurel |
| 1 July, 2018,
Sunday |
Wood Camp Waterfall |
The Cache Hikers will host a Sunday
hike to a seasonal waterfall in Wood Camp Hollow. This is a moderate
hike, about 4 ½ miles round trip with 1800 feet of elevation, including
about 3 ½ miles over unmaintained trails. Bring food, water and
appropriate clothing (long pants recommended). Meet at 8:00 a.m.and expect to return about 1:00 p.m. |
Dave P., 435-752-3732, email Dave P. |
| 7 July, 2018,
Saturday |
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. Bring
food and water, 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. |
Jane, 435-750-5913,
email Jane |
| 14 July, 2018,
Saturday |
Coldwater Spring |
The Cache Hikers will host a hike to Coldwater Spring
on Saturday. 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. |
Dave P.,
435-752-3732, email
Dave P. |
| 22 July, 2018,
Sunday |
Wood Camp to
Cottonwood Canyon |
The
Cache Hikers will host a Sunday hike from Wood Camp to Cottonwood
Canyon. This is a moderately strenuous hike, about 7.5 miles with 2200
feet of ascent. The route follows the popular Old Juniper trail for
several miles with an option to visit the juniper before heading north
and descending on an unmaintained trail into Cottonwood
Canyon. Short car shuttle required.
Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return about 4:00 p.m. |
Dan, 435-757-7815, email Dan |
| 25 August, 2018,
Saturday |
Stump Hollow to
Peter Sinks |
The Cache Hikers
will host a Saturday hike from Stump Hollow to Peter Sinks. Formed when
underground limestone rock dissolved, this large bowl-shaped depression
can be one of the coldest locations in the U.S. This is a moderately
strenuous hike, with about 1400 feet of ascent and 10.5 miles. Meet
at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return about 5:00 p.m. |
Catherine,
801-541-5463
email
Catherine
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| 9 September, 2018,
Sunday |
Peter Sinks |
The Cache Hikers
will host a Sunday hike to Peter Sinks. Formed when underground
limestone rock dissolved, this large bowl-shaped depression can be one
of the coldest locations in the U.S. The route follows the Great
Western Trail, from Stump Hollow to the Forestry Camp via the Turkey
Trail. This is a strenuous 12-mile hike, with 1400 feet elevation gain
and a descent of 2200 ft. Car shuttle required. Meet at 8:00
a.m. and expect to return about 6:00 p.m. |
Laurel,
435-994-2366, email
Laurel |
| 16 September, 2018,
Sunday |
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 birds and fall colors
along the way and great views from the summit. Meet at 8:00
a.m. and expect to return about 4:00 p.m. |
Teresa,
307-760-3775, email
Teresa |
| 23 September, 2018,
Sunday |
Smithfield Canyon
to Tony Grove |
The Cache Hikers
will host a Sunday hike from Smithfield Canyon to Tony Grove. This is a
strenuous 8-mile hike with more than 3000 feet of elevation gain.
Separate hiking groups will start at Smithfield Canyon and Tony Grove,
meeting in upper Cottonwood Canyon for lunch and car key exchange.
Expect Wilderness hiking, fall colors, great views as we cross the Bear
River Range. Key exchange required. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return about 5:00
p.m. |
Dan, 435-757-7815, email Dan |
| 7 October, 2018
Sunday |
Bunchgrass Creek |
The Cache Hikers
will host a Sunday 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 |
Dave W,
435-750-5913, Email
Dave W |