Bini Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 I'm in northern Utah and I'm wanting to go on a day excursion Saturday or Sunday. Mostly I'm just wanting to unwind and maybe sightsee but not looking to be too active, although, hikes would be fine and rivers or lakes are great. Also, I know there are lots of interesting little places in and around Utah, too, so if anyone knows of a hidden gem location let me know. Lastly, I'll be driving a car so I won't be able to path find any rugged terrain but smooth-ish dirt roads are doable. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vort Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 By "northern Utah", do you mean the northern half of the state, e.g. Provo or Salt Lake? Or do you mean up north of Ogden? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bini Posted August 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 13 minutes ago, Vort said: By "northern Utah", do you mean the northern half of the state, e.g. Provo or Salt Lake? Or do you mean up north of Ogden? Closer to Ogden area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vort Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 Drive out to Antelope Island. Great place to spend a day. Backroads 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zil Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) This place is very popular (will take a few hours to drive there). Keep on going past that place and you get a beautiful drive. Stop and hike around wherever you wish, or just turn around and drive back. Antelope Island (not that exciting, IMO, but maybe I've been here too long). Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge (north end of Great Salt Lake)? Don't know about Route 39 to Pineview Reservoir, but pretty much all the canyons east of Salt Lake are a nice scenic drive, and you can stop and hike in any number of places. On the west side of Salt Lake, driving up Butterfield Canyon is beautiful. (Go west on the road this shows you.) ETA: That last one will take you up to where you can look down into the copper mine - quite a sight if you've never seen it. You probably want 4-wheel drive to get that far. Edited August 7, 2017 by zil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just_A_Guy Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 The drive to Logan and the surrounding area is also quite pretty, as I recall. zil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zil Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 16 minutes ago, Just_A_Guy said: The drive to Logan and the surrounding area is also quite pretty, as I recall. Yes, the drive up Sardine canyon is nice (as long as it's not winter). Logan itself is quite nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroads Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 If you really wanted to head out northwest, check out Devil's Playground. MrShorty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrShorty Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 On my list of places yet to visit up in that area is Golden Spike NM, if a little US and Utah history would be of interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 (edited) Quote @Bini said: Tell me where I can go... Poor choice of words... Edited August 8, 2017 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 On 8/7/2017 at 11:42 AM, Bini said: I'm in northern Utah and I'm wanting to go on a day excursion Saturday or Sunday. Mostly I'm just wanting to unwind and maybe sightsee but not looking to be too active, although, hikes would be fine and rivers or lakes are great. Also, I know there are lots of interesting little places in and around Utah, too, so if anyone knows of a hidden gem location let me know. Lastly, I'll be driving a car so I won't be able to path find any rugged terrain but smooth-ish dirt roads are doable. Any recommendations? How far are you willing to drive before you turn around to head home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bini Posted August 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 On 8/8/2017 at 8:41 AM, Carborendum said: Poor choice of words... Because... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bini Posted August 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 On 8/8/2017 at 1:46 PM, Mike said: How far are you willing to drive before you turn around to head home? I don't plan on spending the night wherever I end up. I'm thinking 2-3 hour drive is about the max I want to do... I will likely leave after work on Saturday about 12-1pm ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bini Posted August 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 On 8/7/2017 at 0:09 PM, Vort said: Drive out to Antelope Island. Great place to spend a day. Nice suggestion but I go there quite a bit, I'm not too far from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bini Posted August 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 On 8/7/2017 at 0:14 PM, zil said: This place is very popular (will take a few hours to drive there). Keep on going past that place and you get a beautiful drive. Stop and hike around wherever you wish, or just turn around and drive back. Antelope Island (not that exciting, IMO, but maybe I've been here too long). Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge (north end of Great Salt Lake)? Don't know about Route 39 to Pineview Reservoir, but pretty much all the canyons east of Salt Lake are a nice scenic drive, and you can stop and hike in any number of places. On the west side of Salt Lake, driving up Butterfield Canyon is beautiful. (Go west on the road this shows you.) ETA: That last one will take you up to where you can look down into the copper mine - quite a sight if you've never seen it. You probably want 4-wheel drive to get that far. Haven't driven to Butterfield Canyon... I have done the other places. zil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bini Posted August 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 On 8/7/2017 at 5:14 PM, Backroads said: If you really wanted to head out northwest, check out Devil's Playground. I've seen pictures of this area but haven't actually been... thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 11, 2017 Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 14 minutes ago, Bini said: Because... It was a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 11, 2017 Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 22 minutes ago, Bini said: I don't plan on spending the night wherever I end up. I'm thinking 2-3 hour drive is about the max I want to do... I will likely leave after work on Saturday about 12-1pm ish. Have you checked out Stewart Falls? (approximately 1 hr 35 minute drive for you). Quote Stewart Falls is one of the most scenic and photogenic waterfalls in northern Utah. It falls in two tiers and is over 200 feet tall. It is a moderate hike through a beautiful forest on the east side of Mt Timpanogos. The trail is well-marked and easy to follow. The descent from the ridge down to the base of the falls is quite steep (youngsters should be held in check at that point) but this is a great family hike. Summer is a good time to make the trek, and fall is even better because colored leaves are magnificent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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