Are dogs allowed on Crimson Trail?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Crimson Trail but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Crimson Trail?

No, Crimson Trail does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Crimson Trail?

Crimson Trail is rated difficult. It is 4.7 miles long with 2,943 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

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DifficultLoop

Cache National Forest/Utah

Crimson Trail

Logan, Utah

4.7 mi

Distance

2,943 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 14m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description

The hike up the China Wall has a wonderful view of the Wind Cave and Second Dam. You can start at a campground, go up the Crimson Trail, and then return to the starting campground.

From Wikipedia

Crimson Trail is a hike located near the southwestern mouth of Logan Canyon in northeastern Utah. The trail has a path along the top of a cliff formation that runs parallel to the sides of the canyon. It has views of Cache Valley, Beirdneau Peak, Third Dam, and the Wind Caves through spring, summer, and fall. It has many maples that turn red in the fall. The looped trail begins and ends at Spring Hollow Campground, and is about five miles total hiking.

Source: Wikipedia — text licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Verify trail conditions and seasonal closures with the managing agency before you go.

Trail Conditions

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,533 ft

Max:1,874 ft

897 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Loop
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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Crimson Trail

About This Trail

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Trail Conditions

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This trail crosses hunting units

Nearby Trails

Beirdneau Peak Trail

Wind Cave Trail and Preston Valley Trail

Green Canyon

Logan Peak Trail

Bonneville Shoreline Trail North from E 1900 N

Saddleback Mountain

Other trails in Cache National Forest

Malan's Peak Trail

Green Pond Trail

Ogden Canyon Overlook Trail

Beus Canyon Trail

Sardine Peak Ogden Outlook Trail

Naomi Peak Trail

Campgrounds near this trail

Spring Hollow Campground

Guinavah - Malibu Campground

Bridger Campground

Green Canyon Dispersed Campground

Green Canyon Yurt

Preston Valley Campground

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