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My wife signed up this year for the Little Red bike ride in Cache Valley, so the family headed up on the 3rd to the rodeo grounds in Lewiston, Utah to camp out for the night so that she would be right there for the start of the ride on the morning of the 4th.
While Sheila was looping around Cache Valley for 104 miles, Katie and I headed over to Deep Canyon in the Wellsville Range, claimed to be some of the steepest mountains in North America, to do some hiking in the Wellsville Mountain Wilderness. Our goal was Mendon Peak, which is located on the northern end of the range.
Wildflowers and caterpillars were the highlights of our day as we made our way up Deep Canyon to the saddle between Mendon Peak and Hawkswatch Peak. From there, we headed south until we gained the crest of the ridge, and then we made our way back north to the summit of Mendon.
The hike was roughly 7.5 miles roundtrip, and it took us about six hours and forty minutes to complete - this included lunch up top, and a lot of stops for me to take pictures.![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
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Setting up at the rodeo grounds in Lewiston
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I asked this lady if she would prefer to hike or bike the next day.![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
![83.jpg 83.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110581-cdbaa83a3aa7c5ddb1ac43ef3c05c0cd.jpg)
I think this might be a distant cousin of the mule @Rockskipper. I'm not sure though.
![84.jpg 84.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110582-0cf5298460100c1f2571d023243147e3.jpg)
The next morning, Sheila taking her place at the start with the other 100 mile riders
![85.jpg 85.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110583-f800c11489de9038a7fee7c912d3612a.jpg)
And she is off!![Thumbs Up :thumbsup: :thumbsup:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Katie and I hoped in the Sube and headed to the Wellsvilles
![01.jpg 01.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110584-2f5a44336653fb8b3708d41c9f3357d4.jpg)
The Deep Canyon Trailhead
![02.jpg 02.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110585-9257bc4c0200cffede34c2df1697b4e0.jpg)
A look towards the Wellsvilles and Deep Canyon
![03.jpg 03.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110586-34a121ecb78f235c5142597f080ca920.jpg)
Almost ready to go
![04.jpg 04.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110587-246703eafe25132ffabe3f26c0b99dcc.jpg)
The trail just off the trailhead
![05.jpg 05.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110588-1aea67b8d1abb68c4f333de0972873b1.jpg)
A lot of balsamroot at the beginning. Ignore my hiking poles.![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
![06.jpg 06.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110589-8e13131b211715db482e1a6fd9219074.jpg)
Lewis flax
![07.jpg 07.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110590-896c2dad62af01dea47545d481e36e8d.jpg)
Wooly worm
![08.jpg 08.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110591-116e1fcd8f8bce83095285da91a05ade.jpg)
Apparently Wayne's Loop is closed.
![09.jpg 09.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110592-49f93aabaa92f7f03516d4afab729adb.jpg)
Caterpillar
![10.jpg 10.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110593-df405fb6233eacb3de7c564bfe5aa761.jpg)
Someone or something had made this little shelter.![Thinking :thinking: :thinking:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
![11.jpg 11.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110594-31e2f2f5992314f472c63ae0c717d180.jpg)
Ladybug
![12.jpg 12.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110595-ee742eaa48c273fdc48974a1d7f93801.jpg)
Another wooly worn enjoying a late breakfast
![13.jpg 13.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110596-0b03dabfa3c0c65fddd7d6920da388c0.jpg)
Cinquefoil
![14.jpg 14.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110597-fd83f88c4825331900101bf881733025.jpg)
Browse milkvetch
![15.jpg 15.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110598-01c2cad5d31ccbbe2112aa1a84b3ca18.jpg)
Beetle. @Rockskipper, you told me what this was, but I can't remember now. Please refresh this old man's memory.
![16.jpg 16.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110599-a5853289dfc7b4ecc66f6e0d5f208693.jpg)
I saw more caterpillars and nests on this hike than on any other hike I have ever done.
![17.jpg 17.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110600-8121f564ff5cdd6993dc8b648952d265.jpg)
The Deep Canyon Trail
![18.jpg 18.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110601-e00f6407f191931cfe2be913c402e20a.jpg)
Scarlet gila
![19.jpg 19.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110602-27320776f375a43e717d75aa8cb3488f.jpg)
Wasatch beardtoungue
![20.jpg 20.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110603-970153cdfc16968df5239509e2412b19.jpg)
Choke cherry
![21.jpg 21.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110604-9eb158f8dc14eb28c4277bd8c056bd27.jpg)
Dyer's woad along the trail
![22.jpg 22.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110605-2f636bce01d12e030cbd424dc4281f82.jpg)
Distant phacelia
![23.jpg 23.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110606-a1b751ee96579c4f830ebe955c5fa9f8.jpg)
Making our way up the canyon
![24.jpg 24.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110607-c51201187850406f5f285fd31f38443f.jpg)
The wilderness boundary
![25.jpg 25.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110608-94172962dd1325b475eed82476918262.jpg)
Woodland star
![26.jpg 26.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110609-7ab53987bff658bba608fc909498facb.jpg)
More caterpillars
![27.jpg 27.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110610-74d8202a63d97610da0872697bb3feda.jpg)
Starwort
![28.jpg 28.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110611-f6537ea24a4087d4393d7a8acfdcac47.jpg)
Western wallflower
![29.jpg 29.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110612-7ae364d1113b6f304fdab931c43c6934.jpg)
Solomon's seal
![30.jpg 30.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110613-4186244d350e2c3236f72d161789aa42.jpg)
Snake on the trail
![31.jpg 31.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110614-d3470efabaad375aa8021e192f16a746.jpg)
Hiking into aspen
![32.jpg 32.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110615-5c085a93ba2fc947be7155884d1c010e.jpg)
Violet
![33.jpg 33.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110616-27aab2bbaf51d4d803adbefb16fd19ad.jpg)
Spring beauty. These were abundant all the way to the summit
![34.jpg 34.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110617-3c1f8775a152ce6cc0960391451b6ce2.jpg)
Butterfly on a dandelion
![36.jpg 36.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110618-28cde30329f5c800e9595e376277ada4.jpg)
You guessed it, more caterpillars. These guys are hungry.
![37.jpg 37.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110619-13ee0f068ad7bf798ad259c76fa0180d.jpg)
The canyon is about to open up
![38.jpg 38.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110620-d71feced2add9b247278a1e1f570a3e5.jpg)
And it does
![39.jpg 39.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110621-963193cf1a785bef90a1ad75e48083d2.jpg)
Looking towards the saddle
![40.jpg 40.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110622-fb731dfdaf6181aa653cb8ed833faa02.jpg)
Old man Scat.
![41.jpg 41.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110623-e6c605a22ce2b2d66c3facb4e97fcffd.jpg)
Lookin up at the ridge
![42.jpg 42.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110624-e869442f443e19e479b41a4eda1dbba3.jpg)
Moose maybe?
![43.jpg 43.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110625-504134f2a4c961b086f581d14d4c6755.jpg)
A stand of aspen on the hillside
![44.jpg 44.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110626-a3accc666a9812ceb78ba410689dc39f.jpg)
Glacier Lilies become abundant as we gain elevation
![45.jpg 45.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110627-4b31b7cd606a3b794941e024d8396d2e.jpg)
Hitting some switchbacks at this point
![46.jpg 46.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110628-57c24059ef2a69d36f6bc4352e149148.jpg)
More spring beauties
![47.jpg 47.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110629-a5b5051fa18a7f37f8536a3810f4dfaa.jpg)
A look down Deep Canyon from the saddle
![48.jpg 48.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110630-ebfb9953ff125cea5ba5b8cd3365537f.jpg)
A peak of Wellsville Cone
![49.jpg 49.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110631-423f741422f787fdd46857a092787a97.jpg)
View to the west from the saddle. The Bear River is meandering its way towards the bird refuge below
![50.jpg 50.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110632-e19d7c63e9125c40193bcac0dfcda923.jpg)
Katie making her way up to the ridge, with Hawkswatch Peak in the distance
![51.jpg 51.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110633-b5b2aefa457d43994ebe6385d447c933.jpg)
Mendon Peak above
![52.jpg 52.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110634-d426c6013978fe4dd1fbf9497b34fe8c.jpg)
Gained the ridge
![53.jpg 53.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110635-f8be690461b96becf9c314bfeab2463d.jpg)
Summit just ahead
![54.jpg 54.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110636-9ad76d6894c8ecdb0c7220d0716f46e2.jpg)
A look to the south down the spine of the Wellsville Range
![55.jpg 55.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110637-7a4ed36f7848f930507c971e115b2a09.jpg)
The beautiful Cache Valley, with Logan Peak, and Logan Canyon across the way. And I'd be remiss if I didn't give a shoutout to my
alma mater Utah State University. Go Aggies!
![56.jpg 56.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110638-5db4d60f4710a8ee9fb5b1524f88ccf6.jpg)
More Cache Valley with the Little Bear River/Logan River wetlands visible
![57.jpg 57.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110639-c46649f2eb223f8c372478a6d099b922.jpg)
View to the west from the summit
![58.jpg 58.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110640-f0bad146ad67e53fa79c22daf0d2dc8e.jpg)
Lunch on top
![59.jpg 59.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110641-128a943df688eca7b3de5fab84489e25.jpg)
Will the wolf survive? Bandana from the Los Lobos concert in Park City two nights before.
![60.jpg 60.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110642-f3ea1983abed3568f2c6ebdb7821d8cb.jpg)
A little wider angle shot of the Wellsvilles
![61.jpg 61.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110643-e6573438f1edc34c8544f38fa07980be.jpg)
Some white pine along the ridge
![62.jpg 62.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110644-80a7ac6465c7133e7277f8d1fd3d5f2c.jpg)
View down into Deep Canyon on our way back down
![63.jpg 63.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110645-e0b88358d709307a8ddf7fb7472c400e.jpg)
Another view down the canyon, back at the saddle
![64.jpg 64.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110646-11f32c593172299238b45331499b4fc2.jpg)
Another nest
![65.jpg 65.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110647-9d9d7a5ab4caf842d1231044861384ae.jpg)
Cache Valley below, with the Mount Naomi Wilderness across the way
![66.jpg 66.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110648-581a20c3e95f234614067a34437996be.jpg)
Hitchin' a ride. Ride, ride, ride, hitchin' a ride.![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
![67.jpg 67.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110649-081f2a64887f4ae3f8dcb7cfd7083ebb.jpg)
Back at the car.
We made our way back to Lewiston to cheer on Sheila at the finish line.
![82.jpg 82.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110650-4f8d9aabce057b4446f1def0b6d0345f.jpg)
And the answer to the question - yes, the wolf will survive. The Big Bad Wolf looking for Little Red.
![86.jpg 86.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110651-060641158bf0292a4cb70e4500c354bd.jpg)
Shelia, returning from Preston, Idaho, turning the corner onto Center Street in Lewiston for the home stretch
![87.jpg 87.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110652-8539ae07f656a1e8712d09625a1fe09f.jpg)
And crossing the finish line.![Thumbs Up :thumbsup: :thumbsup:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
![Thumbs Up :thumbsup: :thumbsup:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
![Thumbs Up :thumbsup: :thumbsup:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
![88.jpg 88.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110653-aa640387d9289de38cf0376d67bfd89a.jpg)
One happy cycler, and one happy hiker.
After breaking down our tent and loading up, we stopped at El Toro Viejo in Logan for a celebratory diner which ended a wonderful two days in Cache Valley
The End.
While Sheila was looping around Cache Valley for 104 miles, Katie and I headed over to Deep Canyon in the Wellsville Range, claimed to be some of the steepest mountains in North America, to do some hiking in the Wellsville Mountain Wilderness. Our goal was Mendon Peak, which is located on the northern end of the range.
Wildflowers and caterpillars were the highlights of our day as we made our way up Deep Canyon to the saddle between Mendon Peak and Hawkswatch Peak. From there, we headed south until we gained the crest of the ridge, and then we made our way back north to the summit of Mendon.
The hike was roughly 7.5 miles roundtrip, and it took us about six hours and forty minutes to complete - this included lunch up top, and a lot of stops for me to take pictures.
![80.jpg 80.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110579-6f977a4e8c56744a7e8e4bbebaaec4a9.jpg)
Setting up at the rodeo grounds in Lewiston
![81.jpg 81.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110580-d3898ee4cfbbcf3007baa57c1c66f13b.jpg)
I asked this lady if she would prefer to hike or bike the next day.
![83.jpg 83.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110581-cdbaa83a3aa7c5ddb1ac43ef3c05c0cd.jpg)
I think this might be a distant cousin of the mule @Rockskipper. I'm not sure though.
![84.jpg 84.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110582-0cf5298460100c1f2571d023243147e3.jpg)
The next morning, Sheila taking her place at the start with the other 100 mile riders
![85.jpg 85.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110583-f800c11489de9038a7fee7c912d3612a.jpg)
And she is off!
Katie and I hoped in the Sube and headed to the Wellsvilles
![01.jpg 01.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110584-2f5a44336653fb8b3708d41c9f3357d4.jpg)
The Deep Canyon Trailhead
![02.jpg 02.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110585-9257bc4c0200cffede34c2df1697b4e0.jpg)
A look towards the Wellsvilles and Deep Canyon
![03.jpg 03.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110586-34a121ecb78f235c5142597f080ca920.jpg)
Almost ready to go
![04.jpg 04.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110587-246703eafe25132ffabe3f26c0b99dcc.jpg)
The trail just off the trailhead
![05.jpg 05.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110588-1aea67b8d1abb68c4f333de0972873b1.jpg)
A lot of balsamroot at the beginning. Ignore my hiking poles.
![06.jpg 06.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110589-8e13131b211715db482e1a6fd9219074.jpg)
Lewis flax
![07.jpg 07.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110590-896c2dad62af01dea47545d481e36e8d.jpg)
Wooly worm
![08.jpg 08.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110591-116e1fcd8f8bce83095285da91a05ade.jpg)
Apparently Wayne's Loop is closed.
![09.jpg 09.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110592-49f93aabaa92f7f03516d4afab729adb.jpg)
Caterpillar
![10.jpg 10.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110593-df405fb6233eacb3de7c564bfe5aa761.jpg)
Someone or something had made this little shelter.
![11.jpg 11.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110594-31e2f2f5992314f472c63ae0c717d180.jpg)
Ladybug
![12.jpg 12.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110595-ee742eaa48c273fdc48974a1d7f93801.jpg)
Another wooly worn enjoying a late breakfast
![13.jpg 13.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110596-0b03dabfa3c0c65fddd7d6920da388c0.jpg)
Cinquefoil
![14.jpg 14.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110597-fd83f88c4825331900101bf881733025.jpg)
Browse milkvetch
![15.jpg 15.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110598-01c2cad5d31ccbbe2112aa1a84b3ca18.jpg)
Beetle. @Rockskipper, you told me what this was, but I can't remember now. Please refresh this old man's memory.
![16.jpg 16.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110599-a5853289dfc7b4ecc66f6e0d5f208693.jpg)
I saw more caterpillars and nests on this hike than on any other hike I have ever done.
![17.jpg 17.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110600-8121f564ff5cdd6993dc8b648952d265.jpg)
The Deep Canyon Trail
![18.jpg 18.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110601-e00f6407f191931cfe2be913c402e20a.jpg)
Scarlet gila
![19.jpg 19.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110602-27320776f375a43e717d75aa8cb3488f.jpg)
Wasatch beardtoungue
![20.jpg 20.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110603-970153cdfc16968df5239509e2412b19.jpg)
Choke cherry
![21.jpg 21.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110604-9eb158f8dc14eb28c4277bd8c056bd27.jpg)
Dyer's woad along the trail
![22.jpg 22.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110605-2f636bce01d12e030cbd424dc4281f82.jpg)
Distant phacelia
![23.jpg 23.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110606-a1b751ee96579c4f830ebe955c5fa9f8.jpg)
Making our way up the canyon
![24.jpg 24.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110607-c51201187850406f5f285fd31f38443f.jpg)
The wilderness boundary
![25.jpg 25.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110608-94172962dd1325b475eed82476918262.jpg)
Woodland star
![26.jpg 26.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110609-7ab53987bff658bba608fc909498facb.jpg)
More caterpillars
![27.jpg 27.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110610-74d8202a63d97610da0872697bb3feda.jpg)
Starwort
![28.jpg 28.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110611-f6537ea24a4087d4393d7a8acfdcac47.jpg)
Western wallflower
![29.jpg 29.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110612-7ae364d1113b6f304fdab931c43c6934.jpg)
Solomon's seal
![30.jpg 30.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110613-4186244d350e2c3236f72d161789aa42.jpg)
Snake on the trail
![31.jpg 31.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110614-d3470efabaad375aa8021e192f16a746.jpg)
Hiking into aspen
![32.jpg 32.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110615-5c085a93ba2fc947be7155884d1c010e.jpg)
Violet
![33.jpg 33.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110616-27aab2bbaf51d4d803adbefb16fd19ad.jpg)
Spring beauty. These were abundant all the way to the summit
![34.jpg 34.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110617-3c1f8775a152ce6cc0960391451b6ce2.jpg)
Butterfly on a dandelion
![36.jpg 36.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110618-28cde30329f5c800e9595e376277ada4.jpg)
You guessed it, more caterpillars. These guys are hungry.
![37.jpg 37.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110619-13ee0f068ad7bf798ad259c76fa0180d.jpg)
The canyon is about to open up
![38.jpg 38.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/110/110620-d71feced2add9b247278a1e1f570a3e5.jpg)
And it does
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Looking towards the saddle
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Old man Scat.
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Lookin up at the ridge
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Moose maybe?
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A stand of aspen on the hillside
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Glacier Lilies become abundant as we gain elevation
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Hitting some switchbacks at this point
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More spring beauties
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A look down Deep Canyon from the saddle
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A peak of Wellsville Cone
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View to the west from the saddle. The Bear River is meandering its way towards the bird refuge below
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Katie making her way up to the ridge, with Hawkswatch Peak in the distance
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Mendon Peak above
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Gained the ridge
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Summit just ahead
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A look to the south down the spine of the Wellsville Range
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The beautiful Cache Valley, with Logan Peak, and Logan Canyon across the way. And I'd be remiss if I didn't give a shoutout to my
alma mater Utah State University. Go Aggies!
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More Cache Valley with the Little Bear River/Logan River wetlands visible
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View to the west from the summit
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Lunch on top
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Will the wolf survive? Bandana from the Los Lobos concert in Park City two nights before.
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A little wider angle shot of the Wellsvilles
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Some white pine along the ridge
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View down into Deep Canyon on our way back down
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Another view down the canyon, back at the saddle
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Another nest
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Cache Valley below, with the Mount Naomi Wilderness across the way
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Hitchin' a ride. Ride, ride, ride, hitchin' a ride.
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Back at the car.
We made our way back to Lewiston to cheer on Sheila at the finish line.
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And the answer to the question - yes, the wolf will survive. The Big Bad Wolf looking for Little Red.
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Shelia, returning from Preston, Idaho, turning the corner onto Center Street in Lewiston for the home stretch
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And crossing the finish line.
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One happy cycler, and one happy hiker.
After breaking down our tent and loading up, we stopped at El Toro Viejo in Logan for a celebratory diner which ended a wonderful two days in Cache Valley
The End.
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