Cache Valley Hikes For DOG OWNERS IN 2025

Top 5 hiking trails in Logan UT - (and when to stay indoors instead)

Author: Tonnya Hansen

If you’re looking for a good trail for you and your pup, you’re in luck. Cache Valley has some of the most beautiful public lands that Utah has to offer. 

Here are some of the OFF-LEASH staff favorites

Riverside Nature Trail - Difficulty: Easy

No more than 5 minutes from the mouth of the canyon, you will stumble across the turn for the Spring Hollow campground and a variety of trail heads. One of them being the Riverside Nature Trail, a 3mi out-and-back trail with stunning views and beautiful wildlife and water sounds. With an elevation gain of 310ft, this makes for a wonderful Sunday stroll during peak summer. The entire trail has tree coverage, which offers a relief from the summer sun and canyon winds. Given the tree coverage, this trail can tend to have mud during spring and fall. As long as that doesn’t bother you, this is a great option year round for the folks that don’t like to be out for a long time + can’t handle a rough elevation gain. The tail end of Crimson trail is accessible via this trail. 

Leash required for this trail. 6ft maximum length

Crimson Trail - Difficulty: Moderate/Hard

Sharing the same trail head as Riverside Nature Trail, Crimson trail is one of Cache Valley’s most popular. This trail offers a moderate loop of roughly 4.4mi. Once you've summited, the way down will take you through Riverside Nature trail. Some folks like to take it “backwards” and begin the trail via Riverside. Be aware that if starting Crimson via Riverside, the incline is much more steep. It is recommended that you begin Crimson at its trailhead in Spring Hollow Campground.

Off leash dogs are permitted on this trail

Jardine / “Old Juniper” Trail - Difficulty: Moderate

This trail leads to the Jardine Juniper, also known as “Old Juniper”, estimated to be about 1,500 years old! Jardine Juniper is one of the oldest Rocky Mountain junipers. It’s a moderate effort (about 10 miles round trip) with a steady and subtle incline, but the payoff is a majestic tree, wildflowers, aspen groves, and scenic views. This trail has a gradual elevation gain of 1,900ft that is evened out across an estimated 5.5mi out-and-back style. The trail splits near the end into two forks: one overlooks Cottonwood Canyon, and the other offers sweeping views of Logan Canyon. This is an amazingly stunning trail with varied terrain, shaded sections, and wide-open spaces. On summer and fall evenings, you will often find families and couples getting their pictures done at the trailhead. This one is by far our favorite out of all the trails this valley has to offer!

Off leash dogs are permitted on this trail

Tony’s Grove Lake Loop - Difficulty: Easy

This trail takes you around arguably the prettiest spot in the entire canyon: Tony Grove Lake. Offering a very easy and extremely scenic 1.3mi loop, this is a wonderful option for beginner or non-hikers. This is also another one of Cache’s most popular family photo spots, so expect to see fellow nature lovers getting their portraits taken during peak wildflower or fall color season. While we can’t say this one is our favorite, it is certainly the most beautiful. Great option for a picnic, hammocking, paddle boarding, swimming, or general relaxation day with your furry friend. 

Leash required for this trail. 6ft maximum length. Off leash dogs are permitted when swimming/paddleboarding as long as there is a reliable trained recall. 

Naomi Peak - Difficulty: Hard

At 9979 feet, Naomi Peak is the highest point in the Bear River Range. The trail is well-defined, steep in a few places, and moderately rocky. Snow banks persist into the summer and a cold wind usually blows on top, but it is one of the most delightful trips during any season of the year. With an out-and-back total distance of 6.6mi (3.3mi to the peak) and an elevation gain of 1,940ft, this trail is a very fun and scenic, but time consuming excursion. Hikers can expect to spot wildlife/livestock during spring and summer seasons, as multiple cow and sheep herds freely range this portion of the canyon. It is recommended to keep a leash on you at all times for your furry counterpart, as most dogs that have not been exposed to livestock or wildlife can react in negative ways. The trailhead is located a few yards past Tony Grove Lake and there is day-use parking available at the lake.  

Off leash dogs are permitted on this trail, but keeping a leash nearby is strongly recommended for animal encounters

Now, as Utah natives, we can personally attest to the unpredictable weather that our region in specific tends to experience. So, what do you do when the weather doesn’t allow for any outdoor adventures? 

Well, that’s exactly why we created OFF-LEASH. We hope you enjoy these recommendations, but more importantly, we hope our facility serves the purpose it was created for: a place where humans and canines can come to relax, blow off steam, and make new friends. Our space is a great place to hangout when the weather isn’t very forgiving, but we also offer a plethora of other fun experiences and events to enjoy in between your mountain hiking trips. Come by and meet fellow outdoorsmen to join you on your adventures , while your canine counterpart gets the “zoomies” out. Schedule a free trial right here on our website, and come see what the bark is all about!

With Love, 

-Tonnya and The OFF-LEASH Team.