Cache Hiker events comply
with currentCOVID-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.
The Cache Hikers will host a hike along the
Crimson Trail on Saturday. This Cache Valley classic is a
moderate 5-mile loop hike with 1000 feet elevation
gain. Expect spring wildflowers and possible wildlife
sightings, with views of Logan Canyon and the Wind Caves
from the top of the China Wall limestone cliff and a
pleasant walk along Logan River. Meet at 8:00 a.m and
expect to return about 2:00 p.m
The Cache Hikers will host a Saturday hike
along the Old Sardine Road, the auto route in and out of
Cache Valley from the 1920s to 1960s. This is an easy hike,
5.5 miles round trip with 700 feet of ascent to a point
overlooking US-89 and Dry Lake. Expect good views, some
fossils, and an historical experience. Please consider
carpooling since there is limited parking at the trailhead.
Meet at 8:00 a.m and expect to return about 2:00 p.m.
The Cache Hikers will host a hike to Curtis
Ridge on Sunday. This is a moderate hike of 6 miles round
trip with 1300 feet of ascent, from Curtis Creek near
Hardware Ranch to a spring. Hikers should experience
wide-ranging views and springtime blooms along the
way. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return about 3:00
p.m.
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. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return about
3:00 p.m.
The Cache Hikers will host a Sunday hike to a
seasonal waterfall in Wood Camp Hollow. This is a
moderate hike, about 4.5 miles round trip with 1800 feet of
elevation, including about 3.5 miles over unmaintained
trails (long pants recommended). Meet at 8:00 a.m.and expect
to return about 2:00 p.m.
The Cache Hikers will host a Sunday hike to
the historic Temple Fork Sawmill site. This is a
moderate hike up the Temple Fork Sawmill trail with some
off-trail travel on the return, for a round trip of about
6.5 miles with 1000 ft. elevation gain. Expect
wildflowers and beaver dams along the way. Meet at 8:00 a.m.
and expect to return about 3:00 p.m.
The Cache
Hikers will host a Sunday hike to Neilson's Well, a
famous local cave. Expect a moderately-strenuous
hike, about 7 miles round trip with nearly 2000
feet of elevation gain to the cave entrance (we
will not enter the cave).
Bring plenty of water, food, and appropriate
clothing. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return
about 3:00 p.m.
The Cache Hikers will host a Sunday hike
along Willow Creek. Located in the Right Hand Fork of
Logan Canyon, hikers will enjoy summer wildflowers and great
views as they travel up Willow Creek, past Hunsaker Spring
to Ephraim’s Cutoff and back to Willow Creek. This is
a moderately strenuous hike, about 10.5 miles with 2000 feet
of ascent. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return about 4:00
p.m.
The Cache Hikers will host a hike to Card
Canyon on Sunday. 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. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return about 3:00 p.m.
The Cache Hikers will host a hike to visit a
few unique features of karst topography in the Tony Grove
area on Sunday. This is a moderate hike of about 7
miles with about 1500 feet elevation gain starting from the
fee-free Tony Grove backcountry parking lot. Expect a
bit of 'bushwacking' in a few areas. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and
expect to return about 4:00 p.m.
The Cache Hikers will host a Sunday hike to
the ridge above Steam Mill Canyon. This moderately
strenuous hike will follow the Steam Mill and Shortys Cutoff
trails, then up the ridge to a scenic viewpoint, for a round
trip of about 8.5 miles with 2200 ft. elevation gain.
Expect to see a pleasant stream, an historic steam boiler,
and great views. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return
about 4:00 p.m.
The Cache Hikers will host a Sunday hike to
Mt. Elmer from Green Canyon. This strenuous hike is 12 miles
round-trip with about 3600 feet elevation gain. Expect
outstanding views and a wilderness hiking experience. Meet
at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return about 6:00 p.m.
The Cache Hikers will host a Sunday hike from
Boss Canyon to Doubletop Mountain, with a return via Steep
canyon and a car shuttle. This is a strenuous hike about 11
miles roundtrip with 2200 feet of elevation and travel on
unmaintained trails. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return
about 7:00 p.m.
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. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and
expect to return about 4:00 p.m.
The Cache Hikers will host a hike to
Naomi Peak on Saturday. This is a moderately strenuous
6.5-mile round trip with an elevation gain of about 1900
feet to the highest peak in the Bear River Range. Enjoy
birds and flowers along the way and great views from the
summit. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return about
4:00 p.m.
The Cache Hikers will host a 2-night
(Fri-Sun) camping and hiking trip to Washington Lake along
the Mirror Lake Highway in the Uinta Mountains. We will use
the Lincoln Group Site, located at 10,000 feet elevation,
and hike from nearby trailheads. Camping fee will be divided
by participants. Limit: 30 people. Reservations are
required.
For reservations or information contact Jane,
435-750-5913, email
Jane
August 28, 2022 (Sunday)
Cache Hikers 30th Birthday Party
All past and present Cache Hikers are invited
to celebrate the group’s 1992 founding with a potluck picnic
at the Spring Hollow Group B (upper) campsite on Sunday
afternoon, followed by an optional evening walk. Bring a
dish to share (grill available), and a camp chair if you
wish. Parking, picnic tables, and restrooms are available at
the upper lot. Tent and camper space also available for
those who want to spend the night. Meet about 4:00 p.m.
at Spring Hollow Group B campsite and stay as
long as you wish.
For information contact Jane, 435-750-5913, email Jane
September 11, 2022 (Sunday)
Flattop Mountain Hike
The Cache Hikers will host a Sunday 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 6:00 p.m.
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. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to
return about 3:00 p.m.
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. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect
to return about 3:00 p.m.
The Cache Hikers will host a Sunday hike from
Sink Hollow to Horse Lake (in southern Idaho). This is a
moderately strenuous hike of about 8 miles with 1200 feet of
ascent. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return about
3:00 p.m.
