Just moved to Logan & Cache Valley, or getting back into it after a while? These groups are beginner-friendly and welcoming — no need to be fast, experienced, or know a soul.
Most weekends, mid-May to mid-October · carpool from Logan
SW corner of Smith’s Marketplace, 750 N Main St, Logan
Volunteer-led hikes graded by difficulty across the Bear River Range and beyond; visitors welcome. Check the seasonal schedule for each weekend’s destination and carpool time.
Monthly, usually a Saturday morning · carpool from Logan
SW corner of Smith’s Marketplace, 750 N Main St, Logan
Free guided monthly bird walks rotating through Cache Valley hotspots — Green Canyon, Tony Grove, the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, and more. Start times shift earlier in summer; a signed waiver is required.
Wednesday evenings, 6:30pm · June–July · short & long courses
Rotating Logan Canyon / Bear River Range trailheads
Cache Trails Alliance’s midweek summer race series on Bear River Range singletrack, each night offering a short (3–5 mi) and long (8–10 mi) course. Proceeds fund local trail stewardship. Locations rotate week to week.
Tuesdays, 6:30pm · spring–fall · easy social pace
East of the old Tony Roma’s, South Main Street, Logan
Short, low-key midweek ride aimed at newer riders or anyone wanting easy fitness miles.
Weekly, leaves 5:30pm · spring–summer · all levels
Joy Ride Bicycles, 131 E 1600 N, North Logan
Shop hosts one road and one mountain ride weekly, both leaving at 5:30pm. Exact weekdays rotate by season — call or check the shop’s Facebook for this week’s days and routes.
Weekly, leaves 5:30pm · spring–summer · all levels
Joy Ride Bicycles, 131 E 1600 N, North Logan
Casual no-drop dirt ride for all abilities. Day shown is a best guess — confirm the current schedule with the shop before showing up.
Wednesday evenings · summer build season · volunteer trail work
Beaver Mountain, Logan Canyon (US-89)
Weekly summer dig nights building new singletrack (the Bjorr Trail and more). No experience needed — tools and instruction provided. Confirm dates on their Facebook.
Once a month · open to anyone interested in local trails
Logan — see website / Facebook
Monthly coordination meeting for this all-volunteer trail-advocacy group; newcomers welcome to drop in and see what it’s about.
Weekends, January to mid-March · snowshoe & winter hikes
SW corner of Smith’s Marketplace, 750 N Main St, Logan
Cold-season outings on snowshoes or foot; check the winter schedule page for destinations and meeting times.
Throughout the school year · student-led, beginner-friendly
Aggie Recreation Center, 850 E 700 N, Logan
Cost-shared, non-profit trips for current USU students — day hikes up Logan Canyon to multi-day Southern Utah outings. Most are geared toward beginners. See the rec portal for the current trip calendar.
Daily during the semester · open climb & instruction
Aggie Recreation Center, 850 E 700 N, Logan
The indoor climbing wall in the Aggie Recreation Center, run by Outdoor Programs as a training and education platform. Check Campus Rec for current open-climb hours.
Fridays · discounted student day pass
Elevation Rock Gym, 1780 N 200 E, North Logan
Friday student special (day pass with rentals) that draws the USU climbing crowd; bouldering plus top-rope and auto-belay walls.
Saturdays · two-for-one-style climbing deal
Elevation Rock Gym, 1780 N 200 E, North Logan
Saturday couples deal (two passes plus rentals); an easy low-pressure intro for first-time climbers.
All winter · volunteer-groomed classic & skate trails
Green Canyon trailhead, east of North Logan
Free, regularly groomed out-and-back trail (about 4 miles, 1,000 ft gain) with trailhead parking and a bathroom. Grooming reports are posted on Nordic United’s site and Facebook.
All winter · gentle 4 km groomed loop
Beaver Bottoms, below Beaver Mountain on US-89
Beginner-friendly mostly-flat loop just below Beaver Mountain Ski Area; one hill, otherwise gentle. Free to ski when groomed.
Cache Anglers (Trout Unlimited)
Regular meetings, conservation projects & outings
Logan area — see chapter page / Facebook
Trout Unlimited chapter focused on the Logan River — fly-tying, stream restoration, habitat cleanups, and youth fly-fishing. Check their Facebook for the next meeting or work day.
Common Ground Outdoor Adventures
Year-round calendar · 350+ trips a year
Common Ground, 335 N 100 E, Logan
Adaptive cycling, climbing, canoeing, rafting, skiing, and snowshoeing for people with disabilities, with equipment and support provided. Registration is per-trip — see the program calendar.
Thursdays, 6:00–7:00pm · expert-led nature sessions
Stokes Nature Center, Logan Canyon
Weekly evening series where an expert guides exploration of a nature or community-building theme outdoors at the center in Logan Canyon.
Winter · naturalist-led snowshoe outings
Stokes Nature Center, Logan Canyon
Naturalist-led winter snowshoe trips in Logan Canyon, plus other low-cost guided programs. Check the events calendar for dates.
Spring–summer race series · doubles as marathon training
Logan & Cache Valley (Canyon Road, Logan River Trail, Three Dams)
A progression of valley road and trail races (Canyon Road 10K/5K, Shoreline, Logan River Trail, Three Dams 10 Miler) built as a training ladder for the September Top of Utah Marathon.
All paces · trail & road runs with post-run socials
Rotating Cache Valley locations — see Instagram/Facebook
Welcoming all-paces group with scenic trail and road runs (often along the Logan River Trail) and post-run gatherings. Runs are organized through social media — check Instagram/Facebook for the next meetup.