Wind Caves Hike Reviews

Ok... I don’t know who the people are who say this is an easy hike, because for us middle-aged city dwellers, it was somewhere between the Sahara desert and Mt Everest. If you are a well-trained Olympic athlete, you will likely jog this thing in 20 minutes.... if not, start EARLY (it gets HOT), take plenty of water, and allow lots of time to stop along the way to catch your breath and allow your heart rate to come back down close to normal.
The trail is well maintained and beautiful- climbing through fairly dense forest and winding it’s way up the canyon. We saw lots of birds and they serenaded us... urging us on (or possibly waiting for us to die so they could peck out our eyes). About the only other animals we saw were a couple of chipmunks that did their best to trip us up - probably working with the birds.
Seriously folks, this thing is a BI!@H, but once you get there, you’ll be happy you kept going. And going. And going. As you near the point of giving up, the trail will level out and skirt around the side, changing direction. After a bit more climbing, you’ll reach a lovely overlook — stop to take in the view, but you’re not quite there... turn back toward the mountain and follow it to your left down a fairly steep embankment and you’ll be rewarded for all your pain and suffering. Standing in that natural cave, looking back into Logan Canyon was spiritual. Go early enough to catch the sunrise. Enjoy!

We loved this hike and did it with our 9, 7 and 4-year-old. We had to take routine breaks for our youngest, but that wasn't the worst thing in the world. The views are breathtaking and the hike was the perfect length.

If you're gonna do this hike, do it in the morning cause it is a long way if it's the middle of the day. And take lots of water if you're not used to hiking up mountains, cause it is about a mile longer both ways. The views as you climb this trail are pretty cool, looking across the mountains, but the wow factor is saved for the top. The wind cave is spectacular, the views are insane, and the pictures don't quite make you feel the thrill of standing at the edge of the cave. You are both exhausted from the effort to get here, but also thrilled that you made it and are rewarded with the views. A great hike, even with kids.

This hike is strenuous but doable for almost anyone. I have taken a six year old granddaughter on it and she made it. It can be really hot in the afternoon since most of the top of the trail is south facing and exposed to the sun. The main cave is really more of an arch and the floor can be slippery from small gravel so you want to watch the little ones in your group. The view of Logan canyon is really beautiful.

Highly recommend this! Its a beautiful experience. The view is amazing and you can get in touch with nature.

Moderately strenuous up to the caves but well worth it. Beautiful during autumn. Only negative was the graffiti on the trail. Disappointing....

We did this hike early Sunday morning. A little cool when we started but it warmed up very quick. Take plenty of water and make sure you have enough for when you get to he top. A snack also helps when you get to the top. Also bring an extra band-aide just in case. very rewarding when you reach the top. The view is spectacular.

I really like this hike, it gives you a work out because it is rather steep, but their is a great cave and view at the end. The caves are large and a great place to stop for lunch before hiking back down. It is great for anyone visiting or living in Logan, because it isn't very far up the canyon. I carried my infant in a pack- which added to the burn. Just do it!

Great hike - best in the fall when the leaves are changing, no shade in the summer so it can be a bit hot.

This hike is popular with the locals. It is easy to get to from Logan and it is the first trail in the area to be snow free in the spring. A little steep the first half but the second half has nice switch backs. A good short trail run. My wife and I did the whole thing top to bottom in less than an hour. In the summer morning and evening is best because it will be hot. There is a lot of shade at the bottom but less at the top. Views make the hike worth it. The kids like it too because it is not too long and the wind caves at the top are fun to explore a bit.

I read about the Wind Caves on TripAdvisor and was able to allot some time to climb the trail. It was fairly steep and it takes the better part of an hour to climb the roughly 2.2 miles to the top but it is worth it when you arrive at your destination. Be patient, take as many rest stops as you feel necessary. Dress comfortably and where hiking boots or comfortable sneakers. The wind caves live up to the title - there was wind blowing through the caves!

Its very unique and worth the hike. Take Water! Much bigger then we expected. There are two rooms, make sure you look around the corner.

This hike is steep and not for the unbalanced (cliffs to one side), but it is beautiful and can be done at a slow or fast pace depending on your ability. It says 1.6 miles, but it's about a 40 minute hike. A water bottle is a must as well as a camera. ENJOY!

As other reviews have stated, this is a fairly steep and, if sunny, hot hike. There are no convenient places to sit or rest on the way up. You pretty much have to stand and catch your breath.

I wore a GPS watch with altimeter while hiking this trail. While the length is currently as advertised at 3.8 miles round trip, the elevation gain is considerably greater than advertised by the official trail description - 1250 feet actual versus the 900 feet advertised.

Still, it's a great hike. Fantastic views of the surrounding canyon abound at every turn, from aspens when you start, to mediium distance views of canyon walls and mountain tops when you end. About a half mile in, if it's too much, you are treated to a good view of the caves and your destination. You can turn around if you think it's going to be too much, and still have seen the caves from a distance. I encountered many locals on the trail - a great bunch of friendly folks.

Near the top there is an unofficial side trail (use caution) to some smaller cave-like indentations in the side of the mountain. Once up to the top you descend a little to the wind caves themselves. The caves have a slanting floor to a steep drop-off, so beware. A truly odd geological formation to ponder while you get your energy up for the descent.

Descending takes half or less the time you took to get up. When you get back, there's a nice rock to sit on in the shade at the end of the parking lot, with a creek that runs by. While you rest a bit from your exertions perhaps you will see a Bonneville cut-throat trout lurking in the water, as I did.

This is a steep hike and can be hot in midday, but well worth your time. The views of Logan Canyon are awesome and the wind caves are too. Take water and wear good shoes. It is not a long hike and there are shady areas along the way. Very fun!

This is a very steep long hike. Unless you are in training and need the exercise, the pictures really do it more justice than the real deal. AS better hike is from Tony's Grove lake to White Pine lake. More scenic, though much longer.

The switch backs are a wee bit challenging but I would not classify this bike past moderate.
The wind caves are interesting and you go across the top to the entrance.
This is a well traveled local favorite, so you’ll always find other hikers and dogs. Take water and try to get there early enough for parking.

This is a great hike for all ages. There are several switchbacks that help make it an easier hike for those that struggle. There are places to rest off of the trail so others can pass easily. The view is well worth the hike! Amazing!

My wife, son and I read about these caves and were concerned because so many people found it hard. I am 66 and in pretty good shape, so we gave it a try.

It was suggested that it would take about an hour to ascend, but we went up, stayed awhile and came back down in about 90 minutes.
The view at the top is phenomenal and the caves are a work of natural art.
The climb up is not steep, but it is a steady climb all the way. Pace yourself and you will make it easily. Take the kids with you but hold their hands at the top. There are drop offs that are hundreds of feet down.

Down below there is a river and picnic grounds. We went in Autumn and found wild apples growing...delicious.

We wanted to go to Zion National Park, but we ran out of time and this was a back up option which worked out very well. You will be impressed.

Fast hike for after work.

You can bring your thiga to work and have a nice hike after a longs day of work.

A gorgeous hike! worth taking a date up to. Make sure to take some water! It is a pretty popular hike so if you arent the biggest people person you might want to find a different one.

Probably the most popular trail in Logan Canyon. It used to be called “Witch’s Castle”, and the folklore surrounding the area is that a witch haunts that part of the canyon (I like to tell my kids that story when we’re near there 😁). The trail is very steep going up, but once it levels out towards the top, you get great views of the canyon. The real show is the “cave”, though- a beautiful arched rock formation framing mountain views. You can easily walk into the formation, but it literally sits right on the edge of a cliff, and the ground slants gently downward towards the drop off, so mind your footing, and watch children very closely if you decide to bring them. You hike back down the same way you came up. I am middle age, in pretty good shape, and this hike takes me a couple of hours round trip, including time spent at the top and a break or two here and there.

The wind caves is one of several moderate hikes that are just a few miles up Logan canyon not far from the city.

The trail is 3.5 mile out and back with a 1000ft vertical rise. The trail is well traveled and popular on weekends and evenings. Typically possible from April to November.

Great views of the canyon and the well known Crimson Trail on the opposite (south) side of Logan Canyon. Several unique rock formations at cave summit.

No water on trail. Parking and signage at the trailhead.

This is a great hike. It's very popular and the trail can be crowded. It's difficult enough to be fun but not challenging enough that our 4 year old couldn't manage it. I would say this is a moderate hike, our children are very good hikers.

Best in the fall when the leaves are turning. If you take children, make sure you keep them close, especially when you arrive a the wind caves themselves.

We actually went Memorial Day weekend. It was a Saturday and we arrived late morning. Both parking lots were full. People were parking across the busy HWY. So we did as well. Just be very careful crossing the HWY.

No facilities of any kind. The main tail head was under water but there was a path to the trail from the secondary lot. Other than that, there was no water on the trail or mud to speak of.

Bring water, bring a hat and definitely bring a camera to capture the amazing views from the entire hike. Take time to stop and look out!! We had to stop several times to catch out breath.

Trail is well maintained,there were lots of people on the trail. Dogs are ok…if yours is behaved.

Took about and hour and 20 minutes round trip. Like I said, we stopped to take photos, take drinks, and breathe!!

The cave is awesome and the scenery unmatched!! Take a hike and explore!!

I was in town on business and had a couple hours to kill before heading to the airport in Salt Lake. The trail head is only 15 min off the highway and easy to find. The parking area is somewhat limited. The trail head is very near Utah State University so expect people there all the time. I went on a Wednesday morning and the parking lot was full.

It’s 3.8 miles round trip with 900 feet of elevation gain. The trail is ok. It’s not been well maintained and is fairly narrow in places. Overall though, it was a pretty easy hike. I’m in pretty good shape and made it up and back in an hour and a half.

Views from the cave are good but watch your step. The cave opens over a cliff edge and there is no rail and the ground is loose gravel.

I would recommend this hike if you have a couple hours and can handle the uneven trail.

Trail is steep in some spots. You gain a lot of elevation in a short amount of time. The workout is great. The views are amazing. Take your time, enjoy the scenery and the shaded areas. The caves are fun. Just be careful getting to close to the edge.

Wind Caves is a nice chance to see the beauty of Logan Canyon. It takes about
an hour to reach the top. Well worth the effort

We took our 7 and 9 year old on the hike. The first section was hard but it was beautiful area. We loved the hike to much.

This is a fairly easy hike that leads to a cool arch and shallow cave. This is great hike for families with younger children. Worth your time.

Wind caves is a Logan favorite because of the view out of the caves (closer to thick arches) over the canyon.
The hike is anout 95% up hill. Without too many breaks you can make the caves in about an hour. It takes about 10-15 minutes to get back.
Plan some time in for hanging out at the caves.

Children should be supervised around the edges at the caves. There is not much danger on the way to the caves.

There is a campground across the highway from the trailhead.

This is an excellent hike particularly in the late afternoon or sunset. The trail winds around and is kind of steep in some areas but overall, not a hard hike. The Wind Caves at the end are awesome, take a camera.

This hike is family friendly, the hike is short but a pretty steep climb. If you can get up there in the winter I would recommend it. Its gorgeous in the winter.
Summer is the most popular time to go, so expect a crowd. This is a popular hike in Logan Canyon.

This place is located up Logan Canyon. It is a moderate hike to an incredible view. The path is very well maintained, yet completely natural. Take some water and good hiking shoes.

This hike is very close to downtown Logan. It's perfect for a day of loafing about. The hike is very steep and exposed so wear sun protection and bring lots of water. When you get to the top, there is a really nice arch. It's just a bit of Moab in Logan. A hidden treasure literally at our doorstep.

Short hike that relatively fit people with appropriate footwear should easily complete in a couple of hours. Just 5 miles from the city in Logan Canyon. We went early to beat the heat. The sun was already hot on the exposed switchbacks at 8am so take water.
The caves and views from there were amazing.

Gorgeous views but it is an all up hill hike to the top. Went in the summer and the path was covered in overhanging bushes. So if you don't like bees maybe avoid hiking this in the summer. It was well worth the sore muscles the day after though!

Wonderful views! Choose a day when it's not very hot, otherwise going up can be tough. Very popular hike in Logan Canyon

We were very underprepared for the rigors of this 1.8 mile (one way) hike. It's less hiking and more mountain climbing. The path is very obvious, we never questioned which way we should be heading, but it was all switchbacks that rise over 900 feet in elevation. It took us two hours to get to the top and an hour and a half to get down, for a total of 4,000 steps and 27 flights of stairs climbed! Make sure you have very comfortable shoes and take more water than you think is necessary; we definitely wished we had brought more. All that being said, the view from the top is incredible and the caves are amazing!

This trail was considered a “moderate level” hike, and also happened to be the most popular hike in the valley. It is pretty steep on the way up, I saw a lot of families with very young kids and small dogs.... I’m not sure if they made all up. Despite the steepness, once you made it to the top, the view through the caves are stunning. Totally worth it.
If possible, still recommend going in the early morning (during summer) and bring water.

I did it!!! As a 65 year old woman and my first time, the two mile hike up to the wind caves was a little difficult for me but I rested a few times and enjoyed the beautiful scenery along the way. . There were people of all ages on the trail. Once you reached the top, it was amazing to see the rock formation and beautiful view. I will definitely do the hike again and going to try my best to beat my last time hiking up the trail. Everyone of all ages must do!!!

Very fun hike that I would recommend. Not too difficult, my 7 year old did it, but not extremely easy my grandma didn't make it to the top. But its a good family hike.

2 mile each way, it's considered moderate hike. Going up there took quite a bit of effort but the caves were pretty cool. We went in the fall time so the fall foliage was beautiful.

This is a beautiful hike. Easy access from the road, a quick drive from Logan, and about 2 hours roundtrip (we're not fast hikers). It is fairly steep, so I'd recommend a hiking pole or stick, and the trail is narrow and rocky, so be careful with your ankles, but the view is spectacular along the way and the caves are very cool at the end. This is a dog-friendly hike, but again, since it is pretty narrow with some steep drop-offs, be aware of how distracted your dog (or kids) could be and plan accordingly. We were there in late August and arrived at the trailhead at about 9:00 a.m., it's pretty warm this time of year, but we would certainly come back and check it out again in the fall.

Dogs and dog poop on trail. No safety rails very dangerous

Not kid friendly or safe.

Very limited parking next to a dangerous curve on a high-speed roadway

Best done in the fall or spring since it's a sunny hike. I don't like it in the summer. My little kids have done it with no problem. But, it's fairly steep.

Hubby and I hiked this MODERATE trail starting about 11am on a Monday in Oct and a few parking spots left. It took us (him 71 y/o, me 59) about 1 & 1/2 hrs. to go up with several stops to breath and drink water and much less to come down. It is up most the way with a few fairly level open places to catch your breath, or stop like we did! Plus when you stop you can look around without tripping. Parking is minimal but there are two areas for it and you just have to arrive early on weekends. Maybe 1/2 the trail is in the shade but I recommend wearing layers and be prepared to shed a few! Once close to the caves, you do have to go down a few feet over rocks to get to the entrance. Just take your time and be careful. The cave floor is slanted towards the edge which then is a huge distance down, so watch your footing and do not let little kids or unstable folks go close to the edge. There are no guard rails or anything like that to hold on to or catch you if you start to slide down. Hubby helped me get close to the edge. The views are breathtaking. Highly recommend doing this hike when in Logan Canyon.

The hike isn't too bad. I've heard a lot of people tell me it's really steep, but didn't think it was. Will it make you sweat and breath heavier? Absolutely! But is it a good hike for exercise or to just get out for a bit? Of course! I was a little disappointed cause I thought the actual destination and caves would've been bigger, but it was still cool to see what nature has done to a side of a mountain. Nice, well marked trail the entire time.

We are not very experienced hikers but thought we would give this hike a try. It is a moderate to semi hard hike depending on your experience and what kind of shape you are in. Lots of hills and switchbacks. Need to watch for tree trunks and boulders on your way up and down. We got there at around 1100 A.M. wasn't to hot since it was Labor Day. Make sure you bring plenty of water though. Once you make it to the top the view is magnificent but windy.

Along the way you experience amazing views. We hiked it at the beginning of March and the weather was pretty perfect. Patches of snow and mud in some parts. Very fun. Not super easy. Took us at least 2 hours up and back.

I'm glad I did it once - it's worth the hike, but take water. Nice views from the top and we were luck and had a breeze.

Good parking area at the trail head. The beginning of the hike includes shaded areas. Lots of switchbacks as the trail climbs in elevation. Please stay on the trail and don't use what looks like shortcuts; the shortcuts are created by thoughtless, stupid people who don't realize they are destroying the trail.

The higher elevations don't have any shade, so the hike becomes very hot during midday. I recommend taking the hike early in the morning or late afternoon when the sun is lower. Over the years, I've seen all sorts of people on this hike, families with young children, teens, young couples, and seniors. It's a great hike for everyone, including dogs on leashes. Fall is a great time to go.

Great view of the canyon and caves are gorgeous. You will appreciate the bonneville lake and how wind can construct or destroy the structure of the mountain.

We started off good. I was the hesitant one due to idea it went straight up. Not the case though. As we found out shortly after we started there are several places where trail is only about 12 inches wide and one side looks down the mountain. So in reality, not good at all for someone who is afraid of heights. Daughter couldn't do it because of this and she is 23 years younger than me.

This is one of those hikes that combines the best of all worlds. It's an easy five-mile drive outside of Logan that still provides you with that sense of immersion in nature. It's a short hike, but a relatively steep 1.8 miles of switchback trail up the canyon wall. We took our 3-year-old, and he did walk some of the way, but we had to carry him quite a bit, and the drop-offs can be steep, so close supervision is a must. Parking can be tricky, because the lot is very small, and its a popular trail. Still, its very much worth the effort!

Beautiful. Kinda long. If you go when it’s hot seriously take water & for your dog. It’s a little slippery in the caves because of loose sand on the rock floor. Just be mindful, wear decent shoes.

This is a fun hike that almost anyone can do, as long as you follow some common sense guidelines. I've seen small children that looked like they were no older than six or seven, and older folks that were at least in their seventies. It isn't long, about 2 miles each way, but it is fairly steep in some sections. Northern Utah can be very hot and dry in the summer. If you're hiking this trail from mid June to early September, I would try to be on the trail by 8:00 a.m.. Especially in the upper parts of the trail, there is no shade until you get to the cave. Use sunscreen. Wear a hat. Take water. I would have some concerns about hiking the trail if it is raining or has recently rained. There are some rocky parts of the trail that could get slick. Take your time. My twenty year old daughter has done the trip up in thirty minutes, BUT YOU DON'T HAVE TO! It is perfectly OK to take two hours to do the ascent. Appreciate the scenery, but keep an eye on the trail! On our last trip, there were two rattlesnakes on the trail. There are some cliffs where a fall would leave you seriously injured or dead. Don't get too close to the edges.

Be sure to take a camera! The views from the cave are spectacular, framing the opposite face of Logan canyon. The scenery along the trail is almost as good.

Short hike, good for the family. The trail can get pretty busy but its nice if you're looking to do a short hike with the family. Its up and up all the way but the switch backs make it ok even for the youngest kids. Not a lot of room to park at the bottom of the trail on the busy days so get there early. Minimal shade so bring sun block.

This hike is moderately difficult. Take enough water, it is worth it once you get to the top! Give yourself plenty of time to get up and back.

Great hike, starting off you can hear traffic from 89 but soon into the trail it's all behind you. A steady uphill climb to the Wind Cave area. Beautiful wildflowers (some noted as noxious weeks for UT!), great views as you climb the ridge and at the top. I started off around 10 am on a mid-June morning and it was pretty warm, the trail is mostly in the sun with some scattered shaded areas. Overall a nice hike!

The place is hard to find on your way up the canyon but if you happen to see it, it's a must stop! Depending on the time of the day and the time of the year, you'll get different light reflection every time you visit!

This hike took us about two hours and didn't ever get too steep or hard. It was perfect to see more of the canyon and a super neat view at the top. Highly recommend especially for newcomers in the Logan area. It's a great hike to see some of Utah's prettiest sights.

While wind caves is known as one of the most popular hikes up Logan canyon, I must say it is far from my favorite. During weekends and weekday afternoons it's too crowded for my liking. However a group of friends and I hiked it early one morning and reached the top right at sunrise. definitely one of my favorite college endeavors, we took some simple foods for a quick breakfast in the cave while filming and watching the sunrise. we hoofed it back down the mountain just in time for our 9:30 classes!

Not a long hike but a quick ascent. Bring a little bit of water with you in the summer, especially if you are coming from sea level.

Amazing payoff at the end of the hike. The Wife and I have hiked most of the National Parks and this hike is up there with the best of them. Take some time, unplug, and go see this natural wonder.

This hike climbs the entire way, but the view, particularly with fall leaves is spectacular. Avoid the weekends if possible, because it does get crowded on Saturdays.

This hike can easily be done in 2 hours for good-paced hikers and 3 hours with kids. It has a fair amount a switchbacks, but definitely doable for all ages! Make sure you enjoy the beautiful view of Logan Canyon when you reach the top! And bring plenty of water!

Those who say, "look at the pictures and skip hiking to the Wind Caves", are simply nuts‼️ What a wonderful hike‼️ For such a popular hike, there is a lot of different data floating around. So I'll share what I got: My Suunto Ambit3 Peak had the round trip at 5.16 miles with an ascent of 1043 feet. My Garmin 64st registered 4.95 miles and 1062 feet ascent. This hike is now in my top three hikes here locally. LOVED IT‼️😎

Close to 2 miles to get to the top, and the trail goes up for most of the one-hour ascent. Coming down was much quicker, with the rain as an added incentive to get back under cover. The caves themselves? It's certainly good exercise and a great view from up there. But I'll try something else next time I have energy to spare.

This hiking trail is located within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest -- the upper part that is located near Logan UT. The trailhead has a small parking area accessible from route 89. Additional public parking kind of across the road at the campground.

It is not a long trail -- about 2 miles to the top. I'm fairly new to hiking but with my hiking boots and 2 hiking sticks, I managed the climb to the top. Not easy but very do-able. There were folks older than me easily managing it without hiking sticks.

I did the hike in October. At the trailhead it was quite cold, near freezing. I wished I had one more layer of gloves and a scarf in addition to my winter hat and my fingerless gloves. As I moved towards the top I removed layers until it was just a long sleeved cotton shirt.

At the peak there is a beautiful wind cave to be explored. The views are spectacular and included fall color changes.

As a novice hiker, I stopped at the ranger station close to the city of Logan to ask about the hike. They were extremely helpful and enthusiastic -- checked out my hiking boots and refilled my water bottle and gave me a brochure that included a GPS marker for the trailhead. Very useful. N41°45.747' W111°42.212'

I really enjoyed this hike with my group of friends. It was breath taking beautiful. At the top you can see for miles and climb on some of the rocks in the cave if you want to. I would recommend it to anyone who is in Logan looking for a mild/moderate hike.

I have hiked the wind caves a dozen times. The view at the top is pretty good, but I don't think it is worth the steep long hike to get there.

Besides that, every time I drive past the trail head, there are a million people there, sometimes even tour busses full. I personally think there are many better hikes.

The Wind Caves Trailhead is located east of Logan, Utah on highway 89. From the mouth of Logan Canyon, the Wind Caves Trailhead is 5 miles up the canyon. A small parking lot is on the north side of the road, opposite the Malibu National Forest Campground. If you are staying at the Campground, you can just walk across the highway to access the trailhead. As others have stated, this is a short, and steep in places, hike that will reward you with outstanding views. This is just one of many great hikes in the Logan Canyon area. There is an excellent manual called Cache Trails, by Jim Sinclair (Bridgerland Audubon Society, 2006) that you can pickup at the Cache Valley Visitors Center in downtown Logan, Utah.

Beautiful view of Logan canyon and Cache Valley. Decently steep hike, but I did it as a kid so I'd recommend it for adventurous families for sure. The caves themselves are pretty and fun to hang out in, but the joy is in the journey.

This is a bit of a steep hike, with a rocky path. I don't know that I'd recommend for families with young children, due to the drop offs. It was a workout but so worth it once you reach the top! The views are amazing, especially right now with the snow on the peaks on the other side of the canyon. I am sore today despite working out regularly but I'm so glad I hiked it!

This hike was 2 miles to the top and 2 miles down. It's a 900ft climb. We went in the morning on a hot day - so needed plenty of water. There are a couple of small parking lots on the side of the road, but they were pretty full by the time we got there. This route was steep, there were quite a few people, and the path was narrow in places. There was quite a lot of erosion, where people had taken a short cut instead of following the trail. The trail is quite well maintained, but the damage caused by people taking short cuts was difficult to repair. I think you have to be moderately fit to do this trail. You can of course turn back before the top - but the trail is the most beautiful once you get to the top, and if you're not planning on doing the whole thing, you'd probably be better on a different trail as this one is very steep and not very scenic (relatively) until the end. At the top, you reach a cave and a beautiful view. The trip down was a lot easier than the route up!!

We LOVED hiking the Wind Caves and will do it again. It's a hike anybody can do if you go at your own pace and take your time. Also, if you are a Geocacher, there are several caches along the trail that are fun.

This hike is one of the locals favorites. It's gets busy and warm during the middle of the day. Great spring hike because it faces South and the snow melts off early. Steep in some sections but lots of families do it with children. View from the caves is great.

It's a great hike for families. Hiked it with my little ones years ago and many times with my teenagers and young adults. It's a bit steep and narrow at the top. I know we surprised people with how young our children were the first time up. But as a young mother I felt invincible. I would not hike it in the rain with young children as the footing becomes to challenging. Great hike! The effort is worth it!

If you want something short and not too long to hike, this would be it. The views are spectacular, and you get to see a mini arch made by the wind. Good starter hike for younger kids.

First, let me say, I would recommend this hike. Second, we did not make it all the way to the caves.

We started off a group of teens and late 40's aged adults. None of us are in great shape or particularly active. The beginning of the hike says to make sure every person has a bottle of water. We did. The majority only had 1 bottle of water. One 16- ounce bottle. A couple of the kids had finished that in the first 1/3 of the hike.

Naturally, as this was a first Wind Cave hike for all of us, we didn't know we were only in the first 1/3 of the hike. But, none the less, the water was gone. And it 90+ degrees in the middle of the day. Only those of us with more than 1 bottle were prepared to make this trek.

As it was, the teens went ahead of the adults. I am 46 years old, overweight and out of shape, but this is a do-able hike. It is steep and long and hot. I had hiking poles which greatly helped the knee joints. And, I stopped a lot for water breaks and resting. I also asked "Are we half way there yet?" to people coming down which is how I know how far we went.

The teens left the adults in the dust and made it to the caves. However, since some were out of water, they also suffered from dehydration and were feeling light headed, nauseous, etc. They quickly turned around and came back, meeting us adults about 2/3 of the way up. We were just starting into the switchbacks. Naturally, we adults shared the extra liquids we had but that left us out of water. While out of our care, they had even drank the dog's water! (Make sure to bring water for your dog, if they come along). Being responsible adults, we turned around with them and headed back to our campsite (Guenevah) where the dehydrated ones were cared for.

I felt like I had done a lot of huffing and puffing to not get to see the caves but also were wiser to the volume of water we should have had. If you aren't "real" hikers, plan on 2 hours to get there. I saw people in no better shape than I (and just as much overweight) that had made it to the caves and were on the way back down. So, I'm sure we could have done it. And enjoyed the cool rest of the cave. There were also plenty of children that passed us going up and we saw plenty of kids on the way down, having already been to the caves. (Thankfully, not the same kids, as it was disheartening to get passed by a 2-year old. LOL!)

So, don't let my not making it turn you away. Do the hike...Just realize it is a "real" hike, not a walk in the woods, and have plenty of water. Everyone I saw coming back down insisted it had been worth the effort to get up there. Be prepared.

You will love this hike, especially during the fall with the colorful leaves. There is a small parking lot off the main drag.

Your hike to the Wind Caves will include a series of switch backs which make the climb not overly challenging. You will probably need a couple brief rest breaks.

Once you get to the wind caves, you will feel be rewarded with a wonderful view. You can climb on and in the cave.

Just be careful as some edges are steep on the side of wind cave.

This is a fairly short hike to a set of caves about halfway up the ridge on the north side of Logan canyon. The caves are large and wide open on a few sides so there is no cave exploring involved. In addition to the caves there are good views of the canyon and the ridge on the other side. Of course every hike in Cache valley has good mountain views. This hike is 2.6 miles round trip with 980 ft of climb. Since it is on the north side of the canyon, the trail is snow free later and earlier in the year than most others around here. It will be a hot hike in mid summer. The path climbs quite a bit but is never very steep because of the switchbacks. This is a good hike with kids.

Really nice day hike, I've seen lots of people go on full moons. I have not. Wear good shoes, inside the cave is slippery because it is sandy on a slop. Fun to have lunch in the cave. I like to go before the heat of a summer day ; it can get very dry and hot!

This is a beautiful hike, though perhaps a little strenuous for those not in the best of shape. In any case, if you take your time and persevere, it's very do-able. Taking our time somewhat, we reached the cave in 1.5 hours (it's 1.8 miles each way); likewise, taking our time to take more pictures, it took us almost the same amount of time to return via the same route downhill (though, admittedly, we could have done the return portion faster). The scenery along the way is very pretty and worthy of lots of pictures. The trail is fairly narrow in some portions, though not too narrow. You will definitely want to keep your eye on the trail, as there are lots of rocks and tree roots to trip or stub your toes on. Children will be tempted to get ahead of their parents and run downhill; however, I would caution you to keep them close by and not allow them to run (tripping on the rocks or roots could send them down the sometimes steep embankment). Once we arrived at the cave, we spent about half an hour relaxing and enjoying the gentle breeze that helped cool us off after the hike up in the heat of the late morning. Hikers in the summer might want to consider heading up earlier in the morning or even late in the afternoon for a more comfortable hike. Be sure to take a bottle or two of water per person.

If you want to hike the full length of trail to reach the wind caves, i’d choose early morning and cool weather, and a hiking stick. The trail is narrow, gravelly in places, steep, and mostly single-file. Views are beautiful all along the way and you can always turn back. Parking is limited.

I have taken this hike many times. It is a great hike. It is moderately difficult. It is 5.3 miles up Logan Canyon on the North Side of the road. It has a trail head with a sign and free parking. It is about 1.5 miles up and about 1,000 foot climb so it is fairly steep. At the top you get to 2 connected wind caves that are formed by wind and water. There is information plaques along the way. It offers fantastic views. You can see the 'China Wall' across the canyon. It is 1.5 miles back down on the same trail. The wind cave does have a steep cliff so be careful. It is popular so you are sure to see other hikers. The trail is clearly marked. There is one spot where you cross a small stream of water and have to navigate carefully to not get wet.

A beautiful hike through the mountains of cache valley. Fairly strenuous, but very doable for just about anyone.

This was a harder hike than I expected and the trail is kind of narrow so on busy days you have to wait to pass as you meet people. It was scenic from the top but not the best place to plan to sit and eat. The cave is on a slope and so I felt like I was sliding down while I was trying to eat.

It was hot in August and uphill, but still a nice hike with pretty views. The caves were pretty cool too.

This is a nice quick hike with an enjoyable, scenic trail, and great views from the top. You can climb around the "caves" which are naturally formed arches. You'll almost never be alone on this trail, as it is a very popular hike not far from town. Parking is pretty easy right off of the highway and right next to the trailhead. If you're not in great shape, plan on taking your time, as the trail to the caves is all uphill, and it gains quite a bit of elevation in a short distance. This is a great hike to take in a beautiful trail, get great views at the top, and not have to spend half a day or more doing it.

The climb is steep at points and steady the rest of the way. Shade is limited and it gets hot. Still, plan about 75 minutes to get up (taking regular breaks) and about 45 to descend. We packed up a picnic lunch. The cave was an awesome place to rest and eat a light lunch. Views were just great!

This hike is about 2 miles up. It's not straight up but it does have about 8-9 switchbacks. We left about 10am late June and it was just fine. Enjoy the views and take some time to look around the cave, relax, and have a snack. Parking does fill up, but there are quite a few areas to park.

Though I have only done this hike once, I really enjoyed it. I would have picked a cooler time to do it, tho! Not much shade and it gets hot so choose morning or cooler months. My dog kept trying to turn back so bring plenty of water for yourself or furry friends. The views are beautiful and the wind makes sounds at the top. It is a nice hike.

Very nice hike, short and beautiful. We went there with a kid and our dog and it was fun for all of us. At the top when reaching the wind cave you will get your reward by seeing the beautiful view up

It’s a fun 3 mile-ish round trip hike. It’s got a pretty decent climb, but nothing crazy. The wind caves are cool to see when you get up there. There is also a great view of Logan Canyon up top. If you take kids keep them close by when you get to the caves. There are some pretty steep spots as well as some cliffs so you don’t want to lose them!

Great hike. About 2 miles one way with 1,000 ft elevation change. Awesome view from the top and interesting formation of wind cave.

Took horses to the top and it’s a short ride on horseback. Steep hike in places on foot but anyone is decent shape would make it fine. One of the best views of Logan Canyon! Highly recommend!

You get a great workout AND panoramic view of Logan canyon. Every so often you can look up to your left and see the caves as you hike. Once there, you get quite the "vista".

great hike to do with older kids...great view & rock features.allow about 1 hour to ascend to wind caves 1/2 hour there and 1/2 hour to descend. Ample parking, not to busy

This trail is a bit of a workout, but it's worth the view from the top. Don't go mid-day in the summer unless you carry some water. No facilities.

A very unique cave with arches. The path is pretty good but a bit rocky and quite steep. There is quite a bit of tree cover for shade. It is a good work out doing the 1.8 miles up to the top. We spent 2:15 for the hike up exploring and the hike down. I was with a very fast 12 year old. We explored for about 20 minutes or maybe a little more. There is only one place on the path where you can see the cave while doing the hike. It's where the trail widens out to about 15 or 20 feet. Looking up the mountain, the cave is just to the left of the two rocky ledges that you can see for much of the hike. Once up at the top, If you take the little trail out onto the bluff next to the cave, you can get a nice view of the caves (see my pics). I would warn parents with small children to hold on tight to them. The floor of the cave is quite steep rock with lots of dirt and small rocks covering it making it a bit slippery. The mouth of the cave is a drop off so be careful. We started just after 10:00 am on a Saturday and the parking lot was full. There is a 2nd parking lot just west of the trail head. We were the only car in that lot. When we got back just after noon, that lot was also nearly full.

the weather was perfect for our hike up the mountain. the trail is well kept and even with the early spring it was fairly easy going. our 2 daughters ages 8 and 15 also were able to make hike ok. it is a bit of a work out but the view from the top of the mountain is certainly worth the effort to get there. great day hike.

The wind Caves Hike its a nice place to walk or run. If you downt forget your bottle of water, you can stay the all day there just walking and relaxing... the views are quite good..

Beautiful views, Logan Canyon is amazing. Would rate it as a moderately hard hike-lots of steep switchbacks, but worth it!

Loved this little hike. A little over 3 miles roundtrip with good incline and several flat places. Trail for the most part is very narrow so I would suggest you don't go on a Saturday as the trail will be packed. Went in the late evening mid-week and it was absolutely beautiful. The wind caves did not disappoint.

This is a great beginner hike and gives you some beautiful views of Logan Canyon. It is a steady climb all the way to the top and downhill all the way back. The hike ends up at the wind caves -- caves carved by the canyon winds which are quite unique and worth the short hike.

The hike from the trail-head on hwy 89 is just at 2mi each way. its just over 7 miles from Logan, and just at 32 miles from Garden City. There is parking at the trail head just off the road, but only for about 12 cars. Looked to be additional parking across the road at the Malibu campgrounds as well. Trail-head is on the north side of the road. We went up (me, wife, two tweens) and back in about 2.5hrs with stops about every 15min on the way up for water (and whining from my 9yr old). The hike up is mostly on the easy side, but there are some moderately tricky spots. It feels longer than 2 miles and I'd suggest having at least a liter of water per person for the hike. Some great views on the way up and the payoff at the top is fantastic. Just a side note, if its warm weather and you have bee allergies... either bring an epi pen or avoid the hike. There are a lot of wild flowers along the trail and quite a few honey bees. We had no problems, they were very docile (as most honey bees are when their working) but it always freaks my daughter out to see them (she's not allergic, just acts like it).

Very steep hike. You are climbing nearly the whole way but the destination is worth it. Even though the hike is only about 2 miles I would consider it to be a typical 4 mile hike up and 2 miles down for planning purposes. Take plenty of water. Avoid this trail on hot days or hike in the cool morning and evening.
Shoes with good traction are suggested to avoid slipping on steep loose trails. If you are going to do one hike in the Canyon this is the hike. If you are not good with steep hikes enjoy the river trail starting at Stokes Nature Center trail head or on really hot days enjoy the river trail by the golf course on the south side of town, look for the paved trail start across the railroad tracks from Rendezvous Park.

We use this trail to train for ragnar trails in zion. Great hike for almost anyone. Take water. Do it at your own pace and stick around at the end to enjoy the view.

I think that this is a very nice and easy track. Just be very careful if you decide to go with small kids there.

The hike is very steep, up switchbacks on a south facing slope. Carry plenty of water, especially if you hike in warm weather. The caves at the top are fascinating, and the view from them is breathtaking. A good family hike if you have a couple of hours. The two drawbacks are that there isn't much parking, and it's not uncommon to encounter rattlesnakes. Other than that, it's well worth the effort!

This is a relatively short hike, but is very steep, so be aware of that if you are planning on bringing young children. The Wind Caves are not deep, just a wind-carved recess in the rock a short distance up Logan Canyon. It is definitely worth making the hike.

We have hiked this a few times and found it a great hiking experience. However, if you have bad knees...maybe not the place to go. Found it interesting and a beautiful hike for sure!

This hike is across the canyon from Crimson Trail. This hike takes a few hours. The hike is easy on switch backs. Pack some water and treats to enjoy once to get to the Wind Cave.
They are amazing formations.

Wind Caves is nice hike and not too strenuous. There are places along the trail that widen out so if you want to stop along the way for a break they are there. The cave itself is more like an arch really and if you are afraid of heights I would not recommend going in or climbing down into the opening. The trail itself ends on top of the wind caves and offers a great view of the mountain range. The hike itself is not very long and is good for a leisurely time in the mountains.

This is just a great hike for all ages. Hard enough to feel like you did something, but not so hard you can't make it to the top. Beautiful views from the top. Try it in the fall!

This is a good hike for people to stay in shape. I wouldn't recommend it for a first time hiker a little long a steep but when you do finally get to the Cave it is a nice view.

The windcaves hike is a pretty popular hike in Logan UT. It has some vertical, but it is through switch backs up the hill. Most of the hike is exposed - no shade, so you need to make sure you are prepared if you do this during the day. The end of the trail is at the caves (holes in the rock). There is a sharp drop off at the front of the caves, so you need to be cautious. Great views of Logan canyon - especially good in the fall.

This hike took a toll on my calves (they are still a little sore) but it was a nice morning activity in scenic Logan Canyon. The Wind Cave formation is pretty interesting. The hike took about two hours round trip.

Great little hike. Lots of vertical distance to cover. Make sure you bring plenty of water id you decide to climb during the heat of the day.

So you go into one of the most jagged and rugged canyons in the west that connects Logan with the gorgeous Bear Lake. The canyon is absolutely breathtaking and then a few miles up, you park and hike up to this view point that looks like something out of Moab - but high in the forest. Really neat place.

We went on this hike and had a great time. You are in the mountains, so beware of the wildlife. Rattlesnakes can be found around here. But once we got to the caves, we had some amazing picture opportunities. Definitely will go back.

I originally mis-read the description of the hike thinking it was 3.5mi one-way for a 7mi round trip. I was disappointed it was only ~1.8mi one way. But it was steep enough that I got my heart rate increased. The views along the trail are fantastic and overall, the footing was very good throughout the trail. Nothing was overly steep. We brought trekking poles which helped with the larger steps built in to the trail, which has an elevation gain of ~1,033' over that 1.8mi. Best to go early in the morning if you go on a weekend to beat the crowds...and to find a parking spot. The trail goes intermittently through forested areas as well, which was a nice shady respite from the sun.

I highly recommend the hike to a hiker of any skill level. The scenery was quite nice and the switchbacks well marked. I’m glad to have seen the wind cave.

Our family enjoys this hike. It usually takes 2-3 hours, but we take our time and enjoy it. The views of the canyon are awesome and the trail is well marked.