www.cachehikers.org
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2021 Summer
Activity Schedule
Cache Hiker events comply
with current COVID-19 precautions:
- Participants are encouraged to provide
their own transportation to minimize COVID risk, but
carpooling (to reduce parking congestion at
trailheads) may be acceptable for fully-vaccinated
and/or mask-wearing passengers.
- Some 2021 trips will require a car
shuttle between trailheads. Please consider your
current COVID situation before joining those
hikes.
- Participants will maintain social distance
and other current protocols when appropriate.
Summer hikes usually are scheduled from
May to October. Participants meet 8:00 a.m.
at the southwest corner of the Smith's Marketplace parking lot at 750 North
Main Street in Logan, Utah on days chosen
by the hike leader (see below). 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 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. 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 |
Event |
Description |
For More Information |
| 8 May, 2021, Saturday |
Wind Cave Way hike
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The Cache Hikers will host a moderately
difficult hike on Saturday to the Beirdneau
Ridge via the Wind Cave Way trail. This 6-mile
out-and-back hike starts at the familiar Wind Cave Trailhead
before taking the Wind Cave Way side trail to the ridge
overlooking Green Canyon, 2300 feet above the
trailhead. Expect great views and wildflowers. Bring
food, water, appropriate clothing and expect to return about
2:00.
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Michelle or David,
512-466-309, email
David
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16 May, 2021, Sunday
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Temple Fork Sawmill hike
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The Cache Hikers will host a Sunday hike to
the historic Temple
Fork Sawmill site. The access road should still
be closed for winter, so expect to walk about 1.3 miles on a
gravel road before reaching the usual trailhead. This
is a moderate hike with wildflowers and beaver dams, about 8
miles round-trip and 900 ft elevation gain. Bring
food, water, appropriate clothing and a donation for gas if
carpooling and expect to return about 3:00 p.m.
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Brent, 435-279-5723, email Brent
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30 May, 2021, Sunday
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Willow Creek loop hike
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The Cache Hikers will host a hike up the Willow
Creek drainage on Sunday. This is a moderate 6.5-mile
loop hike with about 1100 feet of elevation gain.
Located in the Right Hand Fork of Logan Canyon, hikers will
enjoy early summer wildflowers and great views as they
travel up Willow Creek and return via Little Cottonwood
Canyon. Bring food, water, appropriate clothing and a
donation for gas if carpooling and expect to return about
3:00 p.m.
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Susan,
435-770-2478, email
Susan |
6 June, 2021, Sunday
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Ricks Canyon loop hike
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The Cache Hikers will host a hike in Ricks
Canyon on Sunday. This is a moderately strenuous
11-mile loop hike with 2000 feet of ascent. Beginning
in Right Hand Fork, the route follows the Great Western
Trail south up Ricks Canyon, with a return via the Marie
Springs Road (still closed to motorized vehicles for the
winter) and Steel Hollow. Bring food, water,
appropriate clothing and a donation for gas if
carpooling. Expect to return about 4:00 p.m.
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Brent, 435-279-5723, email Brent |
12 June, 2021, Saturday
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Twin Creek shuttle hike
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The Cache Hikers will host a Saturday hike
from Twin
Creek and Bubble Spring, returning to US-89 via Blind
Hollow. This is a moderately strenuous hike of about
8.5 miles round trip with about 2000 feet of ascent, with a
car shuttle. Bring food, water, and appropriate clothing and
a donation for gas if carpooling. Expect to return about
4:00 p.m.
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Laurel,
435-994-2366, email
Laurel |
19 June, 2021, Saturday
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Card Canyon loop hike |
The Cache Hikers will host a hike to Card
Canyon on Saturday. This is a moderately
strenuous 6-mile loop hike with 2200 feet of ascent. Expect
scenic views, wildflowers and an interesting rock feature
along the way. Bring food, water, appropriate clothing
and a donation for gas if carpooling. Expect to return about
3:00 p.m.
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Susan,
435-770-2478, email
Susan |
27 June, 2021, Sunday
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Jardine Juniper and Cottonwood Canyon loop
hike
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The Cache Hikers will host a Sunday hike to
the Jardine
Juniper. This moderately strenuous loop hike (7
miles and 2000 feet of ascent with a bit of scrambling
required in a few places) follows an old trail up to Jardine
Juniper and returns down Cottonwood Canyon on another old
trail. Bring food, water, appropriate clothing and a
donation for gas if carpooling. Expect to return about
4:00 p.m.
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Dave P., 435-994-9548, email Dave P. |
11 July, 2019, Sunday
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High Creek Lake hike
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The Cache Hikers will host a hike to High
Creek Lake on Sunday. This is a strenuous
10-mile hike with 2800 feet of ascent. Expect a
wilderness hiking experience, wildflowers, an alpine lake
and views of nearby peaks. Bring food, water,
appropriate clothing and a donation for gas if carpooling.
Expect to return about 6:00 p.m.
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Catherine, 801-541-5463, email Catherine
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18 July, 2021, Sunday
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Cottonwood Canyon Ridge loop hike |
The Cache Hikers will host a hike to Cottonwood
Canyon ridge on Sunday. Traveling in a loop from Tony
Grove and returning via the Bear Hollow trail, hikers will
enjoy scenic views and a bit of exploration.
Moderately strenuous, about 9 miles with 2000 feet of
elevation gain. Bring food, water, appropriate
clothing, and a donation for gas if carpooling. Expect to
return about 4:00 p.m.
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Dan, 435-757-7815, email Dan |
25 July, 2021, Sunday
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Bunchgrass Creek shuttle hike |
The Cache Hikers will host a Sunday hike
along upper Bunchgrass Creek. From a spur off the Tony
Grove Road, the route follows Bunchgrass Creek, joins the
White Pine Lake Trail and ends at Tony Grove. This is a
moderate hike, mostly over unmaintained trails, about 4
miles and 900 feet of ascent, with a car shuttle.
Bring food, water, appropriate clothing and a donation for
gas if carpooling. Expect to return about 3:00 p.m.
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Dave P., 435-994-9548, email Dave P. |
1 August, 2021, Sunday
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Beirdneau Peak hike |
The Cache Hikers will host a hike to Beirdneau
Peak on Sunday. This strenuous 10-mile route will
climb 3300 feet from the Preston Valley Trailhead to
Beirdneau peak via the ridge between Logan and Green
Canyons. Expect a shady beginning, wilderness hiking,
and outstanding views. Bring plenty of water, food, and
appropriate clothing.
Expect to return about 6:00 p.m.
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Ralph, 225-450-4086, email Ralph
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8 August, 2021, Sunday
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Tony Grove off the Beaten Path hike |
The Cache Hikers will host a hike to visit a
few unique geological features in the Tony Grove area on
Sunday. This is a strenuous hike of about 6 miles with
about 1400 feet elevation gain starting from the fee-free
Tony Grove backcountry parking lot. Much of the hike
will be on unmaintained trails and backcountry deer
trails. Loose rock, uneven footing, some minor rock
scrambling and bushwhacking are to be expected. Bring
plenty of water (2L recommended), food, and appropriate
clothing. Expect to return about 4:00.
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David, 512-466-3094, email David |
15 August, 2021, Sunday
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Cherry Peak hike |
The Cache Hikers will host a hike to Cherry
Peak on Sunday. From the trailhead near Cherry
Peak Resort, hikers will follow the Cherry Creek Trail to
Cherry peak, one of the highest peaks in the Bear River
Range. Expect a wilderness experience and outstanding
views. This is a strenuous hike of 10 miles and 4000
ft. of ascent. Bring food, water, appropriate clothing and a
donation for gas if carpooling. Expect to return about
6:00 p.m.
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Dan, 435-757-7815, email Dan |
29 August, 2021, Sunday
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Peter Sinks hike |
The Cache Hikers will host a hike from Stump
Hollow to Peter Sinks on Sunday. 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 1700 feet of
ascent and 10.5 miles round trip. Bring food, water,
and appropriate clothing and a donation for gas if
carpooling. Expect to return about 4:00 p.m.
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Chris,435-760-1162, email Chris |
| 6 September, 2021, Monday |
Beirdneau Trail hike |
The Cache Hikers will host a hike on the
Beirdneau Trail on Monday. Beginning at the
Preston Valley Trailhead in Green Canyon, the route follows
the Beirdneau trail to the ridge between Green Canyon and
Logan Canyon. Expect a shady hike along the trail and
a great view from the ridge. This is a moderately
strenuous hike of 4.5 miles and 1700 feet of ascent.
Bring food, water, appropriate clothing and a donation for
gas if carpooling. Expect to return about 3:00 p.m.
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Jane, 435-750-5913, email Jane |
12 September, 2021, Sunday
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Peterson Hollow shuttle hike |
The Cache Hikers will host a hike in Peterson
Hollow on Sunday. Hikers will travel up Peterson
Hollow in Franklin Basin, then descend Long Hollow toward
Beaver Mountain. This is a moderate hike of 6 miles
with 1300 feet of ascent with a car shuttle. Bring
food, water, appropriate clothing and a donation for gas if
carpooling. Expect to return about 3:00 p.m.
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Teresa, 307-760-3775, email Teresa
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19 September, 2021, Sunday
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Bunchgrass Creek to Steam Mill Canyon shuttle
hike |
The Cache Hikers will host a Sunday hike from
Bunchgrass Creek to Steam Mill Canyon. This is a
moderately strenuous hike of about 12 miles and 2200 ft. of
ascent with a car shuttle. Expect to see an historic
boiler after hiking about 1.5 miles over the seldom-traveled
Shorty’s Cutoff. Bring food, plenty of water,
appropriate clothing, and a donation for gas if carpooling.
Expect to return about 6:00 p.m.
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Dan, 435-757-7815, email Dan |
26 September, 2021, Sunday
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Murray Trails loop hike |
The Cache Hikers will host a Sunday hike from
the new Murray
Farm Trailhead near Wellsville. Expect fall
colors and possible trail modifications as we travel up one
canyon and down another, a moderate 5-mile loop hike with
1400 feet of ascent. Bring food, plenty of water,
appropriate clothing, and a donation for gas if carpooling.
Expect to return about 3:00 p.m.
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Dave W, 435-750-5913, Email Dave W |
3 October, 2021, Sunday
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Jardine Juniper hike |
The Cache Hikers will host a hike to the Jardine
Juniper on Sunday. This moderate/moderately
strenuous 10-mile hike follows the Old Juniper Trail from
the Wood Camp Trailhead as it gradually gains 2000 feet to
the famous 1500-year-old tree, with fall colors and canyon
views along the way. Bring food, plenty of water,
appropriate clothing, and a donation for gas if carpooling.
Eexpect to return about 3:00 p.m.
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Brent, 435-279-5723, email Brent |
10 October, 2021, Sunday
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Spawn Creek hike |
The Cache Hikers will host a hike to Spawn
Creek on Sunday. Expect to see beaver dams and
fall colors as we hike to Temple Aspen Spring at the head of
the creek. This is a moderately strenuous hike of 6
miles with 1700 feet of ascent. Bring food,
plenty of water, appropriate clothing, and a donation for
gas if carpooling. “Hunter orange” attire is
recommended during elk hunting season. Expect to
return about 3:00 p.m.
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Teresa, 307-760-3775, email Teresa |