Near Saddleback Mountain Trail
Heading to the top.
Near Saddleback Mountain Trail
Panorama into Logan Canyon from summit - Feb 2019
Near Saddleback Mountain Trail
Repeaters on the summit overlooking Cache Valley
Near Saddleback Mountain Trail
The reflectors on top of Saddleback Mountain above Logan, Utah.
Near Saddleback Mountain Trail
A view of the sunrise over the Wellsville mountains with the shadows of the Bear River Range just below them, and then Cache Valley in the forefront, all witnessed from the Saddleback Mountain Trail.

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Saddleback Mountain Trail

4.2 (17 Ratings)
A steep trail along a ridge leading to Saddleback Mountain, a Cache Valley landmark with great views
1.2
mi
Distance
2,324
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
ViewsWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.22mi
Distance
2,324ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
55%
Max Grade
7,384ft
High Point
5,060ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a great trail for people looking for some steep terrain. It goes straight up a ridge and gains about 2,500 feet in a little over a mile. It is a good quality trail almost the entire way though, and in the summer there are lots of beautiful wildflowers along the trail. This mountain can be seen from just about anywhere in Logan, and is differentiated from other mountains by the reflector towers at the top. From the trailhead, the trail starts slowly ascending through some grassy fields but pretty soon starts to ascend more steeply. Near the beginning, there is an interesting rock formation that you can actually go right through - it looks almost like a throne of sorts. Past this, the trail continues to go up and passes some more interesting rock formations on its way towards the top of the peak. The trail starts to ease up just as it gets close to the top, although it also becomes much harder to find at the top, as the vegetation becomes scattered and makes everything look like a trail. However, it is easy from this point to just head for the reflector towers to finish the trail.

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