Devin Stein

Devin Stein

Box Elder Peak

06/21/16

The trail is a little challenging because of the incline, and pretty overgrown along most of the trail this time of year (June). It feels like you're bush wacking most of the way up, which can be pretty intense mentally between the fear of ticks and rattlesnakes (although I have yet to hear about a single snake sighting). Once you make it up to the ridge the views on both side are incredible, but definitely bring a jacket if you'll be staying for a while because of the wind. Also, keep your skin covered with a long sleeve shirt or sunscreen--you will burn pretty easily once you get to higher elevation.

5.0

Devin Stein

Hike to the Wind Caves, UT

02/15/16

I've done this hike at least three or four times a year for the past five years. It's a moderately strenuous hike that offers great views of the Bear River mountain range. The wind caves themselves are a great place to relax and admire the views, and offers great photography opportunities. If you're looking for solitude and a private cave, the wind caves are not the place for you. Regardless of season, the wind caves get anywhere from a handful of hikers to a bus-load on the trail every day because of the close proximity to Logan and Utah State University. For the best chance of a quiet hike, leave early in the morning or late in the evening. When there's a full moon this is a great trail for a night hike. Snowshoes usually aren't necessary because of how regularly this trail is used. Overall the wind caves are a great two hour hike if you're near Logan Canyon.

4.0