Cache Valley Winter Recreation

Cache Valley?s beauty and recreation are in abundance throughout the winter months. You will enjoy your snow-filled days by skiing through the fresh powder at Beaver Mountain Ski Resort, or snowmobiling through the Valley?s canyons. Weather you are hiking, ice fishing or elk watching, you will be able to find something for everyone in the valley during this season.

Fishing

Looking for a good fishing story? Anglers can access some of the best fishing in the Rockies within minutes of downtown Logan. Blacksmith Fork River, Logan River and Bear Lake are three of the most popular fishing places Looking for trout? Then head up
to Tony Grove Lake which is stocked with beautiful rainbows. If bigger Lake Trout or Cutthroat are your style then head up to Bear Lake. It's said that the largest fish caught up Logan Canyon was a 40 pounder!

Wildlife Watching

You don?t want to miss out on an opportunity to see Elk, moose and deer throughout the mid-section in Logan Canyon. Beaver dams are often found along the Logan River. Hardware Ranch Wildlife Management Area, located 17 miles east of Hyrum, has over 600 elk which make the ranch their winter home. Sleigh rides are available December-March.

Hardware Ranch Elk Refuge
15 miles east of Hyrum, on US Hwy 101 in Blacksmith Fork Canyon. Each year more than 600 Rocky Mountain elk make the ranch home for the winter. Take a horse-drawn sleigh ride and learn about these magnificent creatures. On Friday and Saturday evenings, enjoy a moonlit sleigh ride and dinner.
Daily, 10 am to 5 pm; from Dec. 15 to March 15
http://www.hardwareranch.com [3]
(435) 753-6206

Logan Canyon Scenic Byway
U.S. Highway 89 showcases beautiful Logan Canyon. Mile-high vertical limestone cliffs can be seen from this popular roadway. As you travel through this gentle canyon route, you will see forested canopies, the winding Logan River and mountain wildlife. Many camping, picnicking and fishing areas are located throughout the canyon. A seven-mile drive off the highway leads you to spectacular Tony Grove Lake. A short, level trail takes you around the lake to view the many wildflowers in this area. This canyon is a popular winter paradise, with more than 300 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. Beaver Mountain Ski Resort is located on the route just 27 miles northeast of Logan.
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Hot Springs

In just a short 30-minute drive from downtown Logan, you could be relaxing in one of five natural hot springs. After visiting the other invigorating activities in Logan, plan on visiting one of these spots.

3696 North 1600 East, Preston, ID (30 min. north of Logan)

Mon-Thu 2-9:45 pm, Fri 2-12pm, Sat 11am-9:45pm

25900 South Downata Road, Downey, Idaho (1 hour northwest of Logan)

Campgrounds available

Lava Hot Springs, Idaho (1 hour, 30 min. north of Logan)

Olympic pool: Mon-Thu 12pm-9pm, Fri-Sun 11am-9pm

Hot pools: Apr 1-Sep 30 8am-11pm

Oct 1-Mar 31 9am-10pm http://www.lavahotsprings.com [4]

1-800-423-8597

11386 N. Oneida Narrows Rd.

Thatcher, ID (55 miles north of Logan)

http://www.maplegrovehotsprings.com [5]

maplegrove@starband.net

208-851-1137

Ice Skating

Come and enjoy Cache Valley?s Olympic-size indoor ice rink which was complete in 2001. Classes are available, call for a schedule.

George S. Eccles Ice Center

2825 North 200 East, North Logan

http://www.ecclesice.com [6]

(435) 787-2288

Snowmobiling

The 300 miles of groomed trails make Cache Valley on of America?s favorite snowmobiling playgrounds. These scenic trails will wind you through picturesque landscapes filled with waterfalls, limestone cliffs and snow filled forest ranges.

The various terrains offer snowmobiling fun for all ability levels. The Bridgerland snowmobile complex includes, Logan Canyon, Monte Cristo, Hardware Ranch and Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Furthermore, some of the trails extend into Caribou National Forest in Idaho.

Logan Canyon, on average, receives over 400 inches of annual snowfall. The season usually begins in November and lasts until April or May.

Cache-Honda Yamaha

3665 North Highway 91, Hyde Park

(435) 563-6291

Beaver Creek Lodge

Half or full day rentals

Logan Canyon 89/91

http://www.beavercreeklodge.com [7]

1-800-946-4485

Outdoor Specialists

3559 North Main, Hyde Park

(435) 563-1500

Skiing

Logan Canyon, Sherwood Hills and Green Canyon offer winter hiking and cross-country skiing, with routes that cover any experience level. Along these trails, don?t be surprised to see moose, elk, deer, cottontails, ermine, porcupines, snowshoe hare and a variety of birds.

The Sink Hollows, at the entrance of Beaver Mountain Ski Resort, offer two beginner areas which overlook Bear Lake near the summit of Logan Canyon. Green Canyon offers groomed track for good skiing just minutes from Logan.

After a day out in the snow, enjoy a night in a remote backcountry yurt. Each sleeps 6 people and includes a wood burning stove, bunk beds and cooking amenities. Call

Powder Ridge Ski Touring for reservations:

(435) 752-7853

Logan Ranger District

(435) 755-3620

Al?s Sporting Goods

1617 North Main, Logan

(435) 752-5151

Beaver Mountain Ski Resort

http://www.skithebeav.com [8]

(435) 753-0921

Gart Sports

1050 North Main, Logan

(435) 752-4287

Norda?s

77 North Main, Logan

(435) 752-2934

The Sportsman

129 North Main, Logan

(435) 752-0211

The Trialhead

117 North Main, Logan

(435) 753-1541

Hiking

The trails never end here in Cache Valley. The interwoven network of scenic trails will take you on picturesque hikes for all ages. You may be looking for a three hour hike to the top of the Wellsville Mountains or a short hike up to the Wind Caves to
explore the wind card arches of Logan Canyon. The summer temperature of the Canyons usually stays in the 70's or 80's. The Bridgerland Hiking Trail Guide [9] will help you get a good look at the fifteen most popular hikes.