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2013 Summer
Hikes
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. Meeting times
are specified by the hike leader. Participants should
bring food, water, appropriate clothing, and a
donation for gas if carpooling
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 repellant,
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 is the
exceptionally well-done Logan Canyon
Hiking Trails website, by Sarah Ohms.
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| Date
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Event |
Description |
For more information |
25
May, 2013
Saturday |
Bridger
Look-Off Loop |
The Cache Hikers will host a hike from Spring
Hollow to Bridger Look-Off returning along the River
Trail. Except for the first mile, this is an easy
hike of about 3 miles. Meet at 8:00 a.m. with an estimated
return about noon. |
Dave
W., 750-5913, Email
Dave W. |
| 2
June, 2013 Sunday |
Third
Creek |
The Cache Hikers will host a hike to Oxford
Ridge via Third Creek Trail near Weston. Expect
wildflowers and a great view on this excursion to the
northwestern edge of Cache Valley. This is a moderately
strenuous hike, about 8 miles round trip with 1700 feet of
elevation. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and plan to return about
5:00. |
Jim,
760-5049, Email Jim |
8
June, 2013
Saturday |
Temple
Fork Sawmill Site |
The Cache Hikers will host a 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. |
Sara,
801-869-0285, Email
Sara |
16
June, 2013
Sunday |
Jardine
Juniper |
The Cache Hikers will host a hike to the
Jardine Juniper Tree. This moderate to moderately
strenuous 10-mile round trip hike gradually gains 1900
feet to the 1500-year-old Rocky Mountain Juniper and
canyon views. Meet at 8:00 a.m.and expect to return about
3:00 p.m. |
Susan,
752-4275, Email Susan |
23
June, 2013
Sunday |
Spring Hollow |
The
Cache Hikers will host a hike from the Spring Hollow
Campground to the Logan Peak road. With about 3500 feet
elevation gain and a 10 mile round trip, this hike is
fairly strenuous. Meet to 8:00 a.m. and expect to return
about 5:00 p.m. |
Dave
P., 752-3732, Email
Dave P. |
29
June, 2013
Saturday |
Trail
Maintenance |
The
Cache Hikers will host a trail maintenance day on the Card
Canyon East Trail. Clear brush and rocks until noon,
have lunch and hike back to the trail head. Bring food,
water, appropriate clothing, gloves, and clippers if you
have them. Meet at 8:00 a.m. expect to return about 2:00
pm. |
Jane,
750-5913, Email Jane |
7
July, 2013
Sunday |
Coldwater Spring
Loop |
The
Cache Hikers will host a hike to Coldwater
Spring. Traveling in a loop from Tony Grove via the
Bear Hollow trail, this is a moderately strenuous hike of
about 8 miles and 1800 feet elevation gain. Meet at 8:00
a.m. and expect to return about 5:00 p.m. |
Dave
P., 752-3732, Email
Dave P. |
13
July, 2013
Saturday |
Sink Hollow
Wildflower Walk |
The
Cache Hikers will host a leisurely walk to observe
wildflowers and birds on the Sink Hollow Trail. Round trip
distance will be about 6 miles and 1000 ft. elevation
gain. Our objective is the pink monkey-flower (Mimulus
lewisii), so we will turn around after feasting our
eyes on these beautiful flowers. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and
expect to return about 3:00 p.m. Trip leader: Reinhard. |
Jim,
760-5049, Email Jim |
14
July, 2013
Sunday |
White Pine Lake |
The
Cache Hikers will host a hike from Tony Grove Lake to
White Pine Lake. This is a moderate hike of approximately
8 miles round trip and 800 feet elevation gain. Meet at
8:00 a.m. and expect to return about 4:00 p.m. |
Dave
W. or Jane, 750-5913, Email Jane or Dave W. |
20
July, 2013
Saturday |
Upper
Cottonwood Canyon Loop |
The
Cache Hikers will host a loop hike from Tony Grove around
upper Cottonwood Canyon. This is a strenuous hike of about
13 miles with 3700 feet of elevation. Expect spectacular
views and wildflower meadows, with 2˝ miles of off-trail
travel through open terrain along the Mt. Elmer ridge (the
“seven sisters”). Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return
about 7:00 pm. |
Jim,
760-5049, Email Jim |
27
July, 2013
Saturday |
Trail
Maintenance |
The
Cache Hikers will host a trail maintenance day on the Card
Canyon East Trail. Clear brush and rocks until noon,
have lunch and hike back to the trail head. Bring food,
water, appropriate clothing, gloves, and clippers if you
have them. Meet at 8:00 a.m. expect to return about 2:00
pm. |
Dave
W., 750-5913, Email
Dave W. |
3
August, 2013
Saturday |
Cherry Creek |
The
Cache Hikers will host a hike in Cherry Creek Canyon. This
is a strenuous 10-mile hike with options of going to
Cherry Peak (3900 feet elevation gain) or the nearby
wildflower meadows (3500 feet). Meet at 8:00 a.m. and
expect to return about 6:00 pm. |
Jim,
760-5049, Email Jim |
11
August, 2013
Sunday |
Tony
Grove to Gog ridge |
The
Cache Hikers will host a hike from Tony Grove, past Mt.
Gog to the ridge overlooking High Creek and back to Tony
Grove on Sunday. This is a strenuous, all-day hike of
about 13 miles and 2700 feet of elevation, including
several miles of off-trail travel. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and
expect a full day. |
Dan,
752-8901, Email
Dan |
| 17
August, 2013 Saturday |
Green Canyon to
Logan Canyon |
The
Cache Hikers will host a hike up the Beirdneau Trail
(Preston Valley Trailhead) over the ridge and down the
Wind Cave Way Trail. With a forested ascent from Green
Canyon of 1700 feet and then open views into Logan Canyon,
the trip totals about 6 miles. Car shuttle required. Meet
at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return about 3:00 p.m. |
Jane,
750-5913, Email Jane |
| 24 August,
2013 Saturday |
Smithfield
Dry canyon |
The
Cache Hikers will host a hike in Smithfield Dry Canyon.
This is a strenuous 13-mile round trip with 4500 feet of
elevation. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return about
6:00 p.m. |
Jim,
760-5049, Email Jim |
31
August, 2013
Saturday |
Providence
Canyon |
The
Cache Hikers will host a hike up Providence Canyon on the
“new” trail. This moderate hike is 7 miles round trip with
1600 feet of elevation. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to
return about 3:00. |
Dave
W., 750-5913, Email
Dave W. |
7
September, 2013
Saturday |
Crimson Trail
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The
Cache Hikers will host a hike along the Crimson
Trail. This is a moderate loop, approximately 5
miles and 1000 feet elevation gain with a return on the
Riverside Trail. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return
about 1:00 p.m. |
Dave
W., 750-5913, Email
Dave W. |
| 15
September, 2013 Sunday |
Doubletop
Mtn. via Boss Canyon |
The
Cache Hikers will host a hike to Doubletop Mountain via
Boss Canyon 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. |
Dan,
752-8901, Email
Dan |
| 21
September, 2013 Saturday |
Mt.
Elmer via Green Canyon |
The
Cache Hikers will host a hike to Mt. Elmer from Green
Canyon. This strenuous hike is 12 miles round-trip with
about 3600 feet elevation gain. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and
expect to return about 6:00 p.m. |
Susan,
752-4275, Email Susan |
29
September, 2013
Sunday |
Tony
Grove to Wood Camp |
The
Cache Hikers will host a hike from Tony Grove to Wood
Camp. This is a strenuous hike of about 13 miles with 2000
feet of elevation gain and 4000 feet of descent, with
sections of infrequently traveled trails and a car
shuttle. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to return about 7:00
pm. |
Dan,
752-8901, Email
Dan |
| 6
October, 2013 Sunday |
Tony
Grove to Franklin Basin |
The Cache Hikers will host a hike from Tony Grove to
Franklin Basin via White Pine Lake. Expect to see colorful
fall foliage on this moderately strenuous hike of about 11
miles, with 1000 feet of elevation gain and 2400 feet of
descent. Car shuttle. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to
return about 6:00 p.m. |
Dave
W., 750-5913, Email
Dave W. |
12
October, 2013
Saturday |
Jardine
Juniper |
The Cache Hikers will host a hike to the Jardine Juniper
Tree. This moderate to moderately strenuous 10-mile hike
gradually gains 1900 feet to the 1500-year-old Rocky
Mountain Juniper. This trail offers some of the best fall
foliage in this area. A trail loop provides beautiful
canyon views on the “Scenic” side and aspen and fir forest
on the “Shady” side. Meet at 8:00 a.m. and expect to
return about 4:00 p.m. |
Jim,
760-5049, Email Jim |
Established in 1992,
the Cache Hikers sponsor summer hiking and winter ski
and snowshoe events in Cache Valley, Utah. Cache
Hiker activities are open to the public - the Cache
Hikers do not have formal membership rolls or dues.
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