The Cabins At Bear River Lodge

On the Utah Wyoming border just 30 miles out side of Evenston Wyoming  on SR150 (the Mirror Lake Highway) sits a quaint but rustic place me and my family have come to love.  It is the Cabins at  Bear River Lodge.  It is owned by a  friend of mine Roger Eggett  and wife Heidi.  I was first introduced  to the property by Roger's brother Rob.  Rob and I go way back.  I have known him since I was 9 years old.  Rob is one of my closest and best of friends.  Rob  and I spent our summers together growing up  at scout camp near the Bear River Lodge.   We would  build the camp from the ground up under the direction of  Roger and Rob's  father Roger Sr.  We were true Boy Scouts back then.  None of the this  organised camp stuff.  We learned to build a fire without any matches and survive in the wilderness over night all by our selves.  No camp director to hold our hands!  It was AWESOME! Nothing  like the camps of today  where the camp staff does everything from cook the meals to merit badge education to  wiping  your nose for you if you need it .  Boy Scout camps now days are the equivalent of Skiing at Deer Valley!  Nope! We showed up and built the camp!  We knew how to tie  knots, swim, raft, fish, use a map, work a  chainsaw/ax and  apply lots of elbow grease to get the job done.   Marshal Lake has now become a place of great memories that I have had the opportunity to share with friends and family alike!

 So last winter when I got Rob's  invitation to attend an all guy's weekend of snowmobiling in this area of my childhood memories  I could not turn it down!  It was an opportunity see old  friends  and make new ones!   Rob has his personal property a few miles away off the beaten path.  It requires access in the winter by foot, snowmobile  or when Rob in charge why not use a snow cat!  

We spend our days sprinting across the snow covered wilderness diving into  bottomless powder! We stop for lunch at the warming huts and push ourselves  to the point of pure fatigue then head back to the lodge for a quick dip in the hot tub.

After we are unfrozen and warm from the hot tub its back to Rob's cabin for a 5 star gourmet meal prepared  cowboy style!  Dutch ovens and cast iron frying pans!

This area of Utah is not without its share of wild life!  On a regular basis you will see moose deer and if lucky

 a bear will cruse on by!

In the winter The Bear River Lodge has a fleet of new snowmobiles for rent.  In the summer they have a fleet of new  4 wheeled bikes and side by side 4x4's for rent that will allow 2 to 4 passengers.  They do rent helmets.

The trails are easy to access and well marked. Do not for get to get a map just in case.  I love the ridge trail and the wolverine trail.  They both connect to Lily lake and over look the East Fork of the Bear.  If you want an pure  rush hit Dead Mans Trail.  It will connect  the ridge trail to the wolverine trail!

Lily Lake

Other activities at the cabins are fishing and hiking. On the property there are two fishing ponds to try your luck at.   They also have gathering area with a large fire pit and stage for entertainment.

We love to hike near Christmas Meadows and the Provo Falls area.

There are also Yurts for rent from the Forest Service if you are feeling the need to get out in the wilderness and stay in comfort! 

The cabins are very nice and well stocked with the things you will need to have a comfortable stay.  You will need to bring all you own food and any special spices you like to cook with.   Just an FYI Roger is now building a diner on the property that should be done the first week of June 2014. The  store on the property is well stocked with soda pop candy and beer.You will also want to bring any special gear you may need.   

This is a great place for families to bond and as Roger puts it "A great place to start building family memories!".  You can learn more about The Cabins at Bear River Lodge by checking out their web site:The Cabins at Bear River Lodge. Roger does post deals on his Facebook page.  You may want to like the Cabins at The Bear River lodge on Facebook  to stay alert of any great deal he may post for his followers.

Me and my boys had a  blast this past weekend!   I could not have asked for better place to spend our Memorial Day Weekend 2014!  Please check this place out it is Awesome!  Tell them Dr John sent you!

Battle Creek Hike 2014

Today is the start of the 2014 hiking season for us!  Chris and I are now preparing for our next adventure!  We have our sights set on Half Dome in Yosemite National park.  We got up early got packed and when Maui our white German Shepard  noticed her back pack was out she went nuts!  She loves to hike and could not wait to get in the Jeep! We met up with our good friend Dr Lane and  his hiking group.   They are an adult singles group that was kind enough  to let us join in.  A real fun and exciting group!  It is fun to get to meet new friends! This hike is  just east of Pleasant Grove Utah  and it is amazing.  To get there get  on 2nd south in Pleasant Grove and head east.  You will pass PG high school on your right as you head east.  Keep heading east until the road ends at a dirt parking lot.  There you will find a park for gatherings.  There is a pit toilet but go before you leave!  It is nasty. 

This a the trail head

You will start on a dirt road and continue  to work  your way on the dirt road east.  You will follow the creek most of the hike.  In about a mile you will cross the creek and come to a very nice water fall

 

 The falls are a favorite for site for climbers in the summer and ice climbing in the winter.

 As you continue up the trail it narrows and become relatively steep.

You are in a tree cover  up to a second set of water falls then  the trail opens and a breath taking view of Battle Creek.  The trail gets even steeper and climbs and climbs and climbs.  Trail markers are along the way to keep you on task.

Eventually the tail mellows and you walk in to this grass meadow  that has outstanding views of Mt Timp from the west side.

You will end up at Mt Timp Road and this will take you to Glover Creek.  At the top of Glover Creek is a natural spring bubbling right out of the ground!  This is a great hike you will cover about 7+ miles and the elevation gain up is over 3,000 vertical feet!  Truly a great way to start the season.  I can wait for the snow to melt.  I found out that Mt Timp Road is accessible from American Fork Canyon!  I will be back in the Jeep to add to my collection of wilderness photos!

I highly recommend this hike!  Enjoy!  See you on the trail!  Life is too short not to get out an live IT!