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Wasatch-Cache
National Forest
The Wasatch-Cache includes three major
geographic areas: the northern and western slopes of the Uinta Mountains;
the Wasatch Front from Lone Peak north to the Idaho border including the
Wasatch, Monte Cristo, and Bear River Ranges; and the Stansbury Range, in
the Great Basin. The Wasatch-Cache is rich in scenic beauty and natural
resources. Clear, snow-fed streams tumble down canyons of the rugged
Wasatch and Uintah Mountains.
The Great Western Trail, a corridor running
from Canada to Mexico, passes through the Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
The trail provides a variety of recreational opportunities and offers
outstanding scenery. Some of the route follows roads while other portions
are located along the crest of the Wasatch Mountains.
Mirror Lake and Logan Canyon roads have
been designated as scenic routes. There are many special places with
unique features such as Ricks Springs, Jardine Juniper, Mirror Lake, and
Albion Basin.
The Wasatch-Cache contains portions of
seven different wilderness areas: Lone Peak, Twin Peak, Mount Olympus,
Deseret Peak, High Uintah, Wellsville and Mount Naomi.
Many of Utah's world famous ski resorts are
located on the 1.2 million acre Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Skiers find
the "greatest snow on earth" here. Fluffy, dry powder falls for
nearly five months a year in a winter paradise. Several major ski resorts
are found on the Forest, including Alta and Snowbird in Little Cottonwood
Canyon; Brighton and Solitude in Big Cottonwood Canyon; Snow Basin east of
Ogden; and Beaver Mountain in Logan Canyon.
Although the area is known for its downhill
skiing and snowboarding, in the summer, recreationists can enjoy many
different outdoor opportunities within the Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
Lakes and reservoirs provide for boating, fishing, and swimming. Over 110
campgrounds and picnic areas are available. Trail systems for both hiking
and horseback riding and mountain biking, as well as for motorbikes,
all-terrain vehicles, and off-road vehicles are available. Deer and elk
hunting are popular activities during the fall big game hunting seasons.
Wasatch-Cache
Recreation Information
801-466-6411
3285 East 3300 South
(inside REI)
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Tuesday-Saturday
10:30am-7:00pm
Administrative Offices
801-236-3400
125 South State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84138
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