Wind Caves Hike

Yesterday afternoon Rosie and I took Rebekah, Andrew and Rob's three youngest children -- Mary Kate, Scott and Kristin -- on a wonderful hike up Logan Canyon to a place called, The Wind Caves. Not surprisingly this is one of the most popular hikes in Northern Utah. One of the best things about this hike is that the trailhead it is only one mile down the road from our new cabin. The trail is 1.8 miles one way and ascends about 900 feet to a point that seems near the top of the canyon. Each step of the hike is beautiful. Here are a few pictures from this hike.


Logan Canyon and the surrounding area is as green as you will ever find it this time of year as they have had record rainfall throughout the month of June.

Here is the crew on the well maintained and well built trail.Here is the crew on the trail. In the background you can see what is called "The China Wall" that snakes across the canyon.

In the photo below we have ascended almost as high as the China Wall.

It was a hot afternoon with temperatures close to 90 degrees. The shade on the trail at numerous points made for a good place to rest.

Here are the girls inside the cave where temperatures were much cooler and the acoustics were great.

Kristin, Rebekah and Mary Kate had fun with the shadows inside the cave.
Scott and Andrew inside the cave.
Mary Kate and Rebekah are posing on the ledge of one of the arches.

Here is the group posing in one of the arches.

Finally, here we are on a truly spectacular setting above the caves. In the upper right you can see snow on Mount Logan and in the lower left framed in the arch you can see the canyon road. The China Wall is also visible across the valley.

This was a great hike and one that I am certain we will take many times in future years as we enjoy our cabin and the beauties of Logan Canyon. Next time we will try it near sunset when temperatures are more moderate and the natural lighting is at its best.