There are a great number of great hikes available near Logan. Most of your options are in Logan Canyon off Hwy 89 and in the adjacent Mt. Naomi Wilderness. The Wellsville Mountains west of Logan also offer some (challenging) options. Listed below are just a small sample of your day hiking options. Logan Canyon/Mt. Naomi Wilderness Difficulty Distance Elev. Change Time Riverside Trail Easy 4.2 mi. oneway 500 ft. 2 hrs. Riverside Trail runs along the Logan River from the mouth of the canyon up to Guivanah-Malibu Campground. The trail is never too far from Hwy. 89, but it is mostly shielded by heavy plant growth. The trail begins across from the national forest sign at he beginning of the canyon, but can be accessed from several points along the way, most notably at Bridger Campground and Spring Hollow Campground. Crimson Trail Moderate 2 mi. oneway 800 ft. 1-1/2 hrs. Crimson Trail climbs steeply up limestone cliffs to good views of the canyon. The trail begins at Guivanah-Malibu Campground and ends at Spring Hollow Campground. You can make it a loop by returning 1.5 miles along the Riverside Trail (#1). Wind Cave Moderate 2.6 mi. out/back 900 ft. 1-3/4 hrs. This trail climbs through mountain maple to the eroded caverns of Wind Cave. The trailhead is 5.3 miles up canyon across the highway from the Guivanah-Malibu Campground. Old Ephraim's Grave Moderate 10.8 mi. out/back 600 ft. 4-1/2 hrs. Old Ephraim was the last known grizzly bear in Utah. A stone marks the spot where the huge bear was killed in 1928. The trail wends through open meadows and forested sections to the site. The trailhead is at Lodge Campground.

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Jardine Juniper Moderate 8.8 mi. out/back 800 ft. 4 hrs. The juniper in question is a gnarled, tenacious, three thousand year old tree. The trail climbs to it through forests with nice views of the Bear River Range. The trailhead is at the turn-off to Wood Camp, 10 miles up canyon. White Pine Lake Strenuous 6.8 mi. out/back 800 ft. 4 hrs. This great hike climbs steeply through fir, spruce and aspen to a beautiful alpine lake beneath cirque cliffs. The trail climbs to 800' to the midpoint, then descends 800' to the lake, so you'll have a climb both coming and going. The trailhead is at Tony Grove Lake. Naomi Peak Strenuous 5.8 mi. out/back 1,980 ft. 4 hrs. This trail takes you to the top of the highest peak in the Bear River Mountains (9,980'). It provides outstanding views over the range and Cache Valley. Wildflowers adorn the route in July and August. The trailhead is at Tony Grove Lake. Wellsville Mountains The Wellsville Mountains rise above the Cache Valley west of Logan. They are said to be the steepest range in the country. There are a few demanding hikes to its ridge. Difficulty Distance Elev. Change Time Deep Canyon to Stewart Pass Strenuous 4.5 mi. oneway 3,075 ft. 4-1/2 hrs. This trail starts easily through maple and aspen before switchbacking steeply up to the range's ridge (8,120'). The trail follows the ridge south 1.6 miles to Stewart Pass (8,375') and meets Maple Bench Trail. The trailhead is at the western end of 300 North in the town of Mendon. Maple Bench Strenuous 7.5 mi. out/back 3,150 ft. 6 hrs. The trail passes small Coldwater Lake before climbing steeply up switchbacks to Stewart Pass. The trail turns south and follows the narrow ridge 1.5 miles to Wellsville Cone (9,350'). You can keep going another .4 miles to Box Elder Peak (9,375'), the highest point in the range. The following pamphlet provides more detailed information on hikes available in the area. Cache Trails -- John Wood Handy small pamphlet-like book describing nearly 40 hiking trails in the Logan area. (67 pages; Bridgerland Audubon Society; 1994) Select Utah Publications-Hiking for a complete list of publications covering hiking and climbing in Utah.

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