Logan Canyon Scenic Byway
Places to Visit
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American West Heritage Center (UT)
Discover 100 years of the history of the American West at this 160-acre living history center. The Festival of the American West is held at this site every summer.
Distance from byway: 8 mi / 12.9 km Travel time: 12 minutes Directions: From Logan, drive about 7 miles south on Highway 89 to the Heritage Center. It is on the west side of the road at 4025 S Highway 89-91 in Wellsville.
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This turquoise-colored lake is often referred to as the "Caribbean of the Rockies." It is nearly 20 miles long, 8 miles wide, and reaches a depth of 208 feet.
Location: 37 miles from the Ranger Station at the mouth of Logan Canyon (Hwy. 89); just east of Garden City
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Bear Lake Overlook and Visitor Center (UT)
The Bear Lake Overlook and Visitor Center offers visitors the first bird's-eye view of Bear lake, as well as a visitor center, restrooms, huge parking area, and more.
Location: 31.6 miles from the Ranger Station at the mouth of Logan Canyon (Hwy. 89); 5 miles before you reach Bear Lake.
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Bear Lake Recreation Area and Marina (UT)
This is the northernmost of the three Utah State Park recreation areas on Bear Lake.
Location: 37 miles from the Ranger Station at the mouth of Logan Canyon (Hwy. 89); just east of Garden City.
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The elevation here is 7,800 feet above sea level. The Sinks Road to the right is a Utah Scenic Backway. It provides access to Hardware Ranch in the summer and is a groomed snowmobile trail in the winter.
Location: 30.2 miles from the Ranger Station at the mouth of Logan Canyon (Hwy. 89); 7 miles from Garden City.
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Overnight accommodations are available year-round at this lodge in the Beaver Creek Basin. During the summer, guided horseback rides are available nearby; during the winter, snowmobiles and gear can be rented from the lodge.
Location: 26 miles from the Ranger Station at the mouth of Logan Canyon (Hwy. 89), about 1/2 mile after Beaver Junction. 13 miles from Garden City (following the Byway in the other direction). 11808 N Highway 89, Logan, UT
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This marks the turn-off to Beaver Mountain Ski Resort and snowmobile parking. The Beaver Creek Basin provides a snowy playground for many winter sports enthusiasts.
Location: About 30 minutes from Logan; 25.6 miles from the Ranger Station at the mouth of Logan Canyon (Hwy. 89). Before Beaver Creek Lodge. Turn left.
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Beaver Mountain Ski Resort (UT)
Ski the famous Utah powder at this family-owned resort, with five lifts and numerous runs from beginner to expert. During the summer, the lodge is available for rent with RV hook-up sites.
Distance from byway: 1 mi / 1.6 km Travel time: 1 minute Directions: Turn north from the Byway onto SR-243, at the Beaver Junction. Travel one mile to the ski resort. Beaver Mountain Ski Area is on the North side of the canyon, about fifteen miles west of Garden City.
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This trail is four miles long and leads to the main ridge of the Bear River Mountains.
Location: About 14.7 miles from the Ranger Station at the mouth of Logan Canyon (Hwy. 89), about 20 minutes from Logan; park on the right and cross the highway to the trailhead.
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This is a nice, shaded and grassy lower campground with 10 units.
Location: About 3.5 miles from the Ranger Station at the mouth of Logan Canyon (Hwy 89).
