Naomi Peak | Cache County Highpoint

Hiking Naomi Peak - Cache County Highpoint Hiking Naomi Peak

Cache County Highpoint

Overview

Mon Scattered showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
52° | 39°
Tue Scattered snow showers before noon, then a chance of snow showers and isolated thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
44° | 35°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 48.
48° | 28°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 55.
55° | 35°
Fri Sunny, with a high near 58.
58° | 40°
RATING: Moderate Hike
MAPS: Naomi Peak, UT
SEASON: Late Spring, Summer, Fall
GEAR: Standard Hiking Gear
WATER: None.
NOTES: The trailhead requires a fee of $15 a day (as of 2025) or America The Beautiful Pass. There are picnic areas and a pit toilet near the trailhead. In addition, Tony Grove has a fantastic campground and the lake has good fishing.
Mon Scattered showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
52° | 39°
Tue Scattered snow showers before noon, then a chance of snow showers and isolated thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
44° | 35°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 48.
48° | 28°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 55.
55° | 35°
Fri Sunny, with a high near 58.
58° | 40°
The peak before the final climb up to the ridge
The peak before the final climb up to the ridge

Naomi Peak is the highest peak in the Bear River Mountains as well as being the Cache County highpoint. The hike to the summit is fairly gradual by high point standards and very scenic. Naomi Peak is a good family hike with a little experience. There are only a couple of steep sections.

This is a peak to do in mid to late summer, from about July to mid-August when the wildflowers are in bloom. There are few other areas in Utah that have such stunning wildflowers. From the summit, there are great views of the surrounding peaks and canyon.

History: The peak was supposedly named in the 1870's by a surveyor who was missing his wife. Tony Grove Lake has been a popular destination for Logan locals since then and serves as a starting point to many trails in the area, as well as camping and fishing.
Looking from the summit to the cache valley area. Smithfield canyon below.
Looking from the summit to the cache valley area. Smithfield canyon below.

Getting There

From Logan, drive east on highway 89 into Logan canyon. From where the highway crosses the Logan river just east of Utah State University, travel 19.5 miles to the signed Tony Grove turn off on the left (north) side of highway 89. Follow the Tony Grove road to its end in just over 7 miles. The trailhead is at the end of the road, where there is a turn around loop and rest room.

Wilderness Area
Wilderness Area
Stunning wild flowers.
Stunning wild flowers.

Route Description

Summit: 3042 m ( 9981 ft. )
Trailhead: 2459 m ( 8068 ft. )

From the trailhead, find the well-used trail heading north. (Not one of the smaller trails that goes to the lake.) After a short uphill, go left at the trail junction. Continue across the flats until the next junction (10-15 minutes from the trailhead). Go left here as well, as the trail steepens for a short section, then levels out heading west. It steepens again, then levels out with Naomi Peak rising steeply above to the west. A final longer climb reaches the summit ridge below Naomi. Go left at the 4-way trail junction here at the ridge and make the short traverse over and up to the summit.

The summit offers stunning views of most of the Bear River Mountains, with its expansive ridgelines. The peak to the east is Mount Magog. The canyon west below the summit is Smithfield Canyon. To the north and a bit west is Cherry Peak, with a trail running across the hillside below it.

Return the same way.


Photos

Maps

Route / 6.10 miles / Elevation Range 8,073 - 9,974 ft.
Printable Maps:

Trailhead
12T 446698E 4638334N 41°53'43"N 111°38'33"W
Junction1
12T 446696E 4638713N 41°53'55"N 111°38'33"W
Junction2
12T 446413E 4639291N 41°54'14"N 111°38'46"W
Junction3
12T 444159E 4640382N 41°54'48"N 111°40'24"W
Summit
12T 443989E 4640161N 41°54'41"N 111°40'31"W

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