Logan Canyon is a 40-mile stretch of US-89 east of Logan that cuts through the Bear River Range, rising from the Cache Valley to Logan Summit and descending to Bear Lake. The drive alone is excellent — sheer limestone cliffs, the Logan River running beside the road, and the canyon walls closing in as you ascend. Multiple trailheads give access to hikes of all difficulties.
The canyon offers year-round activities: fishing the Logan River for brown and rainbow trout, hiking to Tony Grove Lake and Naomi Peak in summer, and skiing at Beaver Mountain in winter. The canyon also contains Ricks Spring, a karst spring that emerges from a cave in the canyon wall with dramatically clear water — a short stop worth making. Camping is available at several Forest Service campgrounds along the canyon road.