Overview

Hype:

The Tony Grove Nature Trail is a 1.2-mile loop around scenic Tony Grove Lake in Logan Canyon. Aside from a few short rocky sections this trail is suitable for hikers of all ages and abilities. Highlights include fantastic views of Tony Grove Lake wildflowers and interpretive signage highlighting the history and native flora and fauna of the area.

Trail Condition: Class 1 (Trail is either paved or gravel. Navigation skills are not needed because there is only one trail or because there are signs. Elevation gains are gradual or there are stairs.)

Time: 30-45 minutes

Length: 1.2 mile loop

Elevation Gain: Negligible

Fees: Fee per vehicle. America the Beautiful pass is accepted.

Recommended Ages:

	0-3
	4-11
	12-19
	20-49
	50-69
	70+

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Links: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/uwcnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=9752&actid=50

Getting There

Navigate to 41.895095, -111.642077.

Route

From the parking area, Tony Grove Lake is visible to the southwest. You can choose to hike the loop in either direction. For this guide, begin hiking north on the signed Nature Trail at the northwest side of the parking area. Two trails begin here. The trail on the right travels to White Pine Lake and Mount Naomi, while the marked trail on the left circles Tony Grove Lake on the Nature Trail.

Continue hiking as the trail travels north around the inlet to Tony Grove Lake passing through wildflowers and forests. Boardwalks make it possible to avoid some of the marshy areas along this part of the hike.

Soon the trail reaches the northern inlet and turns south. Continue hiking along the west shoreline. Those wanting to fish or swim will find easy access to the water throughout the hike. Or, if you just want to sit and take in the scenery, several rustic benches are located along the trail.

On the south end of the lake, the trail widens from a narrow, rocky hiking path to a wide, gravel path before ending back at the parking area where you started.

Maps

Closest City or Region: Logan Canyon, Utah

Coordinates: 41.895168, -111.642661

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August 2, 2019 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Cooper Dye, Anthony Dye, Miller Dye, Ondylyn Wagner, Jaren Wagner, Killian Wagner, Emerson Dye,

Story

We started the hike from the picnic area, which is a major mistake. Instead of taking the well-maintained gravel path around the lake, we took a marshy, wooded, swampy not-really-a-path. Eventually we got in pretty deep and headed for high ground, where we intersected the real trail. Once we were on the real trail, it was a lot easier walking. We had a bunch of small kids with us, so we took it slow. We stopped on the west side of the lake for a while and threw rocks. The wildflowers were out in full force, and we tried to take a picture of each type of flower.

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