Log Canyon

I was disappointed when I could not go to Potter's Pond for the annual caching event so when Jeff (Bowles) and Ken (Cluff) invited me to go with them to Log Canyon, I jumped at the opportunity. There were five of us. Jeff brought a friend, Lynn (I think), who was a former Bishop and Ken brought his grand daughter, Megan.

Looking south into Log Canyon

We parked at the trail head which is just off highway 132 and headed south up the canyon. We normally take the old logging road (the short cut) which is pretty tight in some spots but fun to ride. The snow had bowed a few trees and it didn't look like we could make it up but it wasn't as bad as it looked.

Taking the short cut

As we travel up one hill we were almost run over by sheep. They were everywhere and as we crested one ridge we found where they had stopped to take a break and have a drink. The dogs started barking as we approached and we noticed a littler of pups that blended into the sheep so well it was hard to distinguish them apart (except for the snout and skinny bodies).  Jeff started walking towards the herd and we didn't know if he was going to pet the pups or try to lead the sheep! We took a short break and I hid a cache (Sheepherders Hideout) here before moving on.

Jeff being the good Shepard

Those dogs blend in good

When we reached the top of Log canyon we continued on to the junction where you can descend into Maple Canyon  (left fork) or Wales (right fork). I wanted to try the Wales trail so we headed up along the ridge line and then down the hill. What a mistake that was. I thought Hobble Creek was bad, but this trail takes the cake. I will never do that again. We went down about 3.5 miles and then turned around and headed back. There were several groups out on this trail and all of them did not like the rough riding.

Looking east from Wales trail into Maple Canyon

A pretty dusty trail

Heading back up to the top of Log Canyon we took a detour over to my cache, Booster Station. We didn't find any shady spots for lunch so we went back down part way and found a trail heading east. We parked under the trees and had lunch. I hid another cache (ICM Rest Stop) in honor of Dr. Jay's cachemobile. It was a great little spot for lunch and to relax for a bit.

Ken showing Megan the proper technique for napping on the ATV

You really can sleep on an ATV

After lunch we headed back up to the top past the booster station to the cliffs that overlooked Fountain Green and Moroni. We even found a patch of snow (I couldn't believe it had not melted). After picture taking we headed back down the canyon to the vehicles. It was so nice and cool on this ride, makes me look forward to the fall ride. I love this canyon in the fall as the colors are unbelievable.

Wales Reservoir  

Ken likes to ride right to edge of hills