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By
Shauna Leavitt
July 11, 2005 | Waist-high grasses
and fast-flowing spring waters, caused by heavy
rainfall, have made the Wind Cave Trail more appealing.
A wide variety of native wildflowers and trees
add beauty and shade to the hike.
The thick vegetation can make it difficult for
drivers to see the Wind Cave trailhead sign from
the road. The trailhead is on the south side of
U.S. 89 (400 North in Logan) approximately 4 miles
up the Logan Canyon across the road from Guinavah
campground.
At the beginning of the trail, hikers will find
Forest Service markers that provide information
about the hike, geological formations, vegetation,
and safety warnings. Each hiker should have a
water bottle, sunscreen, hat and sturdy shoes.
Sturdy shoes will be appreciated by the hikers
as they ascend 900 feet within 1.3 miles. The
trail is often steep and rocky, but the majestic
surroundings make it easy to forget the challenges.
Hikers will find a wide variety of native plants
and trees, sweet fragrances and majestic mountain
views including the east side of the China Wall
formation. If hikers brings binoculars they may
see hikers on the opposite side of the canyon
conquering the difficult Crimson Trail.
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