I love hiking! Every summer, I get super excited to go on some awesome local hikes on weeknights and any other time we aren't busy. Since we live so close to the mountains here in Cache Valley, there are lots of different hikes to choose from! From difficult to easy, I've compiled my list of best hikes near Cache Valley in this blog. Let me know in the comments if you have some other favorites I didn't include!
Wind Cave Trail
Probably the most popular hike in Logan area, the Wind Caves is a gorgeous hike! You'll hike up the mountain on longer switchbacks and get views of the canyon all the way down to the road. At the top, there are caves made by wind and weather to look out from and take photos at. It goes uphill more than 1,000 feet and takes a few hours.
Length: 4 miles round trip
Level: Moderate to Difficult
White Pine Lake
Our favorite backpacking hike in the area! Many people do this hike as a loop in one day, but I prefer to backpack in, camp, and then hike out the next day. It's a gorgeous hike past Naomi Peak. You'll hike from Tony Grove Lake to White Pine Lake. Beautiful views of the mountains and wildflowers! Keep in mind, this trail doesn't open until mid-July due to snowpack at this high elevation.
Length: 10 miles round trip, or 5 each way
Level: Moderate
Limber Pine Trail
Limber Pine is such a fun trail. It's very, very easy and has some awesome landmarks to see! You'll see huge trees that are hundreds of years old, views of Bear Lake, and some cool forest areas. Located up on the summit of Logan Canyon, it's a nice cool hike. Finish the day with a Bear Lake shake on your way home! There are lots of wildflowers to see as well.
Length: 1.5 mile loop
Level: Easy
Crimson Trail
My favorite trail in Logan Canyon is Crimson Trail! This loop is not easy, but it's worth it. Start at Spring Creek Campground, and take the loop up and all the way to around where Wind Cave Trail starts, then you loop back to Spring Creek. Count on lots of steep uphill and an elevation gain of about 1400 feet. You will see views of Logan Canyon, cliffs in the mountains, the Wind Caves, and the Logan River. It goes up along the China Wall of Logan Canyon, so you'll be walking on cliffs. Best views ever! See my photos at Crimson Trail here.
Length: 5 mile loop
Level: Difficult
Bonneville Shoreline Trail
For a fun weeknight hike that isn't super long, head over to Canyon Entrance Park and up the mountain to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. It's a short steep climb to the trail, then flat into Logan Canyon. I like to turn right and go into the canyon a bit then back, but there is also a 4 mile round trip hike from Logan Canyon to Green Canyon here. It's up to you! Great views of the canyon, river, and mountains.
Another option is starting in Hyrum at the mouth of Blacksmith Fork Canyon. From the Bonneville Shoreline Trail in Hyrum, you can walk along the mountain on the flat trail, or head up the mountain near the trail for some spectacular views. Keep in mind, this area in Hyrum is closed in the early spring as it is a winter habitat for wildlife.
Length: Varies
Level: Easy to Moderate
Blacksmith Fork River Trail
Another fun weeknight hike! This one is out in Hyrum in Blacksmith Fork Canyon. The river trail starts at the mouth of the canyon at a bridge and goes into the canyon from there. It's such a cute hike along the river, and is especially pretty in the fall. You can choose how far you go on the trail, I usually like to go 2 miles in, for a 4 mile total hike. I love doing this one around sunset!
Length: Varies
Level: Easy
Tony Grove Nature Trail
The Tony Grove Nature Trail is so beautiful! Keep in mind, Tony Grove does not open until about July each year due to snowpack. If you are able to go during wildflower season, take the nature trail around the lake. There are so many gorgeous wildflowers, and of course, lake views. I love to go around sunset. It's a very easy trail loop around Tony Grove Lake. I like to start at the top of the lake, right turn from the parking lot.
Length: 1.2 mile loop
Level: Easy
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