Utah whitewater - Logan River, Wasatch Range, Cache County

Cache county, Ricks Springs to Preston Valley Campgroumd section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-V     9.5 miles
  If you're coming from Logan it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Utah is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Wasatch Range scenery is wonderful. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around
    here you won't find a large number of other places. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are no other sections to paddle along Logan River than the Ricks Springs to Preston Valley Campgroumd section.
On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. The wonderful Utah scenery and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. The Ricks Springs to Preston Valley Campgroumd section of Logan River in Utah is 9.5 miles long and has been rated as a class II-V section by American Whitewater. There's camping available near Logan River.

Briefly about the general area:
The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 90's to Logan River, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down
 
to the 30's while Logan River night low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 10's. Whohoo, so much exciting stuff in one place! The Wasatch Range is unbeatable!.
Near Logan River you locate Cottonwood Canyon which is a splendid spot to stop at; the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Little Cottonwood Spring. Logan River is a location that is quite waterless mostly; throughout the month of April you get the most rain around here; the driest month is July.

Logan River, Ricks Springs to Preston Valley Campgroumd road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-V
Length: 9.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.8404
Longitude: -111.5841

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.77305
Longitude: -111.65362

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Current weather conditions at Logan River, Wasatch Range, Utah
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Local climate location: RICHMOND 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Crystal Inn Logan, Logan
14 miles away
You will be delighted at the Crystal Inn Logan. Each oversized room offers the comforts of home . . . microwave - VCR - refrigerator - iron/ironing board - hairdryer - free local calls - three telepho...

Hampton Inn Logan, Logan
15 miles away
The Hampton Inn Logan UT hotel is located in the heart of Logan Utah with flair of a town in the American heartland. The hotel offers a complimentary hot continental breakfast indoor pool hot tub exe...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LOGAN, Logan
15 miles away
Welcome to our Hotel in Logan, UT Situated against the backdrop of the Wasatch Mountains, our Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites Logan, Utah hotel provides breathtaking views of the Cache Valley....



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Logan, Utah-Idaho, the metro area neareast to Logan River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Logan River.
 Whitewater Near Logan River:
Blacksmith Fork, Cache County , 10 miles away, Class I-III - 9 miles long (Hardware Ranch to Hyrum City Power Plant)
Ogden River - South Fork, Weber County , 27 miles away, Class I-III - 7 miles long (Causey Reservoir to Huntsville)
 Ski Areas Near Logan River:
Beaver Mountain, Utah , 10 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Powder Mountain, Utah , 25 miles away, 2527 vertical feet
Wolf Mountain, Utah , 31 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Snowbasin, Utah , 35 miles away, 2959 vertical feet
The Canyons, Utah , 58 miles away, 3190 vertical feet
Park City Mountain Resort, Utah , 60 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Solitude, Utah , 61 miles away, 2047 vertical feet
Deer Valley, Utah , 62 miles away, 3000 vertical feet
Brighton, Utah , 62 miles away, 1745 vertical feet
Alta, Utah , 63 miles away, 2020 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Logan River:
Crystal Inn Logan, Logan , 14 miles away
Hampton Inn Logan, Logan , 15 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LOGAN, Logan , 15 miles away
Providence Inn Bed And Breakfast, Providence , 15 miles away
Quality Inn Logan, Logan , 15 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Logan River:
Lodge Campground, Cache County, 1 miles away
Smoky Rock Campground, Cache County, 2 miles away
Wood Camp Campground, Cache County, 2 miles away
 Trails Near Logan River:
Limber Pine Trail, Rich County , 12 miles away
Hardware Ranch Trail, Cache County , 15 miles away
Bloomington Lake Trail, Franklin County , 17 miles away
High Line Trail, Franklin County , 19 miles away
Midland Trail, Bear Lake County , 20 miles away
 National Parks Near Logan River:
California National Historic Trail, CA , 57 miles away
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail, UT , 57 miles away

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