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Richmond

Population ≈ 2,900 (2020 Census)Cache County School District

Richmond is a small city in northern Cache Valley about 13 miles north of Logan along US-91, settled in 1859 and incorporated in 1868. It has a historic Main Street area with 17 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, including the 1914 Carnegie library, surrounded by agricultural land. A Pepperidge Farm plant operates in town, and a Lee's Marketplace grocery opened in 2023.

Typical drive times from Richmond

Logan
~20 min
Brigham City
~50 min
Ogden
~70 min
Hill AFB
~80 min
Salt Lake City
~100 min
Schools in Richmond5
District: Cache County School District
Elementary
  • White Pine Elementary (Richmond)
Middle / junior high
  • North Cache Middle School (Richmond, grades 6-8)
High school
  • Sky View High School (Smithfield)
Colleges
  • Utah State University (Logan)
  • Bridgerland Technical College (Logan)
Parks5
  • Richmond City Park (176 W 100 S) — main city park; hosts Black and White Days
  • White Pine Park (300 N 300 E) — neighborhood park
  • Nature Park (approx. 350 S 300 E) — restroom on site
  • Cub River Sports Complex — sports fields operated jointly with Lewiston
  • Richmond City grandstand, baseball field, public horse arena and outdoor shooting range
Recreation3
  • Cherry Peak Resort — ski area in Cherry Canyon east of Richmond (listed for sale in 2026; owners stated operations continue)
  • Logan Canyon and Bear Lake reachable via Logan
  • Newton Reservoir and Cutler Reservoir (fishing, birding) to the west
Lakes, rivers & the outdoors40 nearby
Lakes & reservoirs
  • Newton Reservoir~9 mi
    Quiet north-valley reservoir popular for boating, fishing and picnicking.
  • High alpine lake off Logan Canyon with campground, wildflowers and Mount Naomi Wilderness access.
  • Cutler Reservoir~10 mi
    Marshy Bear River reservoir great for canoeing, birding and warmwater fishing.
  • First Dam (Logan)~12 mi
    Small pond at Logan Canyon mouth for paddleboarding, fishing and picnics.
  • Reservoir park with beaches, boat ramp, camping, fishing and ice fishing near Hyrum.
Ski resorts & nordic
  • Richmond-area ski resort with night skiing, tubing and summer concerts.
  • Family-owned ski area in upper Logan Canyon, operating since 1939.
Rivers & streams for fishing
  • Logan River~12 mi
    Blue-ribbon trout stream running through Logan Canyon; wild brown and cutthroat trout.
  • Temple Fork~16 mi
    Logan River tributary with beaver ponds, trout fishing and a trail to Old Ephraim's Grave.
  • Blacksmith Fork River~21 mi
    Productive brown trout river through Blacksmith Fork Canyon east of Hyrum.
  • Left Hand Fork Blacksmith Fork~22 mi
    Small canyon stream with trout fishing, dispersed camping and ATV access.
  • Bear River (Box Elder)~25 mi
    Large river near Tremonton and Corinne for catfish, carp and walleye.
Hiking & biking trails
  • Tony Grove trail to the Bear River Range high point; wildflowers in summer.
  • Scenic hike from Tony Grove to a clear alpine lake beneath Mount Gog.
  • Green Canyon Trail~11 mi
    North Logan canyon trail popular with hikers, runners, bikers and winter snowshoers.
  • Bonneville Shoreline Trail (Logan)~12 mi
    Benchland trail along ancient Lake Bonneville shoreline with valley views.
  • Wood Camp trail to a 1,500-year-old Rocky Mountain juniper.
More outdoors
  • Upper Logan Canyon basin for snowmobiling, backcountry skiing, ATV and camping.
  • Ricks Spring~12 mi
    Roadside spring and picnic stop in Logan Canyon.
  • Logan Canyon Climbing (China Wall)~12 mi
    Limestone sport-climbing walls near Second Dam in lower Logan Canyon.
  • Nature center at Logan Canyon mouth with trails and nature programs.
  • US-89 drive from Logan to Bear Lake with fall colors and limestone cliffs.
Shopping & dining
Shopping
  • Lee's Marketplace (grocery, opened 2023) with nearby Dollar Tree and pharmacy
  • Larger retail and big-box stores in Logan
Healthcare & library
Healthcare
  • Logan Regional Hospital — 1400 N 500 E, Logan (Intermountain Health)
  • Cache Valley Hospital (North Logan)
Library
Richmond Public Library — 38 W Main
Yearly events1
May
Black and White Days
Annual Holstein cattle show held since 1915 with a parade, pageants, races and food vendors at Richmond City Park.
Senior centers & 55+1
  • The Park Bench — Richmond's 55+ community center at 90 S 100 W, weekday hours, Thursday lunch
Good to know before you buy in Richmond5
  • Culinary water and sewer are provided by Richmond City; garbage is contracted to Econo Waste.
  • Secondary (irrigation) water is provided by Richmond Irrigation & Power Company, a private shareholder-owned mutual company (not the city) — ask whether water shares convey with a property.
  • The irrigation company has imposed watering-day restrictions in dry years.
  • Fire and ambulance service is linked through Smithfield City.
  • Cache County School District reconfigured grades for 2026-27 (K-5 elementary, 6-8 middle, 9-12 high) and adjusted boundaries; confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district's boundary map.

Lewiston

Population ≈ 1,900 (2020 Census)Cache County School District

Lewiston is one of Utah's northernmost cities, sitting near the Idaho border at the north end of Cache Valley. Settled in 1870, it covers roughly 26 square miles, much of it agricultural land, so properties range from in-town lots to larger rural parcels. The 1935 Lewiston Community Building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Typical drive times from Lewiston

Logan
~25 min
Brigham City
~55 min
Ogden
~75 min
Hill AFB
~85 min
Salt Lake City
~105 min
Schools in Lewiston5
District: Cache County School District
Elementary
  • Lewiston Elementary (Lewiston)
Middle / junior high
  • North Cache Middle School (Richmond, grades 6-8)
High school
  • Sky View High School (Smithfield)
Colleges
  • Utah State University (Logan)
  • Bridgerland Technical College (Logan)
Parks2
  • Cub River Sports Complex — sports fields operated jointly with Richmond
  • Lewiston Fairgrounds — rodeo grounds used for July 4th rodeo
Recreation3
  • Cherry Peak Resort ski area near Richmond
  • Newton Reservoir and Cutler Reservoir to the southwest
  • Logan Canyon via Logan
Lakes, rivers & the outdoors38 nearby
Lakes & reservoirs
  • Newton Reservoir~7 mi
    Quiet north-valley reservoir popular for boating, fishing and picnicking.
  • Cutler Reservoir~10 mi
    Marshy Bear River reservoir great for canoeing, birding and warmwater fishing.
  • High alpine lake off Logan Canyon with campground, wildflowers and Mount Naomi Wilderness access.
  • First Dam (Logan)~16 mi
    Small pond at Logan Canyon mouth for paddleboarding, fishing and picnics.
  • Reservoir park with beaches, boat ramp, camping, fishing and ice fishing near Hyrum.
Ski resorts & nordic
  • Richmond-area ski resort with night skiing, tubing and summer concerts.
  • Family-owned ski area in upper Logan Canyon, operating since 1939.
Rivers & streams for fishing
  • Logan River~16 mi
    Blue-ribbon trout stream running through Logan Canyon; wild brown and cutthroat trout.
  • Temple Fork~20 mi
    Logan River tributary with beaver ponds, trout fishing and a trail to Old Ephraim's Grave.
  • Blacksmith Fork River~25 mi
    Productive brown trout river through Blacksmith Fork Canyon east of Hyrum.
  • Bear River (Box Elder)~25 mi
    Large river near Tremonton and Corinne for catfish, carp and walleye.
  • Left Hand Fork Blacksmith Fork~26 mi
    Small canyon stream with trout fishing, dispersed camping and ATV access.
Hiking & biking trails
  • Tony Grove trail to the Bear River Range high point; wildflowers in summer.
  • Scenic hike from Tony Grove to a clear alpine lake beneath Mount Gog.
  • Green Canyon Trail~14 mi
    North Logan canyon trail popular with hikers, runners, bikers and winter snowshoers.
  • Bonneville Shoreline Trail (Logan)~15 mi
    Benchland trail along ancient Lake Bonneville shoreline with valley views.
  • Logan River Trail~16 mi
    Easy riverside path from Logan Canyon mouth past the dams; walking and biking.
More outdoors
  • Upper Logan Canyon basin for snowmobiling, backcountry skiing, ATV and camping.
  • Nature center at Logan Canyon mouth with trails and nature programs.
  • Ricks Spring~16 mi
    Roadside spring and picnic stop in Logan Canyon.
  • Logan Canyon Climbing (China Wall)~16 mi
    Limestone sport-climbing walls near Second Dam in lower Logan Canyon.
  • US-89 drive from Logan to Bear Lake with fall colors and limestone cliffs.
Shopping & dining
Shopping
  • Nearest grocery: Lee's Marketplace in Richmond
  • Larger retail in Logan
Healthcare & library
Healthcare
  • Logan Regional Hospital — 1400 N 500 E, Logan (Intermountain Health)
  • Cache Valley Hospital (North Logan)
Library
Lewiston Library (city library with its own board)
Yearly events1
July
Lewiston July 4th Celebration
City celebration with a parade, flyover, quilt and art show, vendors, a Patriot Border Run, and a rodeo at the Lewiston Fairgrounds.
Senior centers & 55+1
  • Nearest: The Park Bench 55+ community center in Richmond
Good to know before you buy in Lewiston3
  • City covers about 26 sq mi with substantial farmland — check zoning and animal rights parcel by parcel.
  • Garbage pickup is Fridays; utility bills are paid through the city.
  • Cache County School District reconfigured grades for 2026-27 (K-5 elementary, 6-8 middle, 9-12 high) and adjusted boundaries; confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district's boundary map.

Cornish

Population ≈ 275 (2020 Census)Cache County School District

Cornish is a small agricultural town in the northwest corner of Cache Valley near the Idaho border, about 5 square miles in area. It grew up along the Oregon Short Line Railroad and was incorporated in 1937. Housing is mainly homes on rural lots surrounded by farmland.

Typical drive times from Cornish

Logan
~30 min
Brigham City
~55 min
Ogden
~75 min
Hill AFB
~85 min
Salt Lake City
~105 min
Schools in Cornish4
District: Cache County School District
Middle / junior high
  • North Cache Middle School (Richmond, grades 6-8)
High school
  • Sky View High School (Smithfield)
Colleges
  • Utah State University (Logan)
  • Bridgerland Technical College (Logan)
Recreation2
  • Newton Reservoir and Cutler Reservoir to the south
  • Cherry Peak Resort ski area near Richmond
Lakes, rivers & the outdoors34 nearby
Lakes & reservoirs
  • Newton Reservoir~5 mi
    Quiet north-valley reservoir popular for boating, fishing and picnicking.
  • Cutler Reservoir~10 mi
    Marshy Bear River reservoir great for canoeing, birding and warmwater fishing.
  • High alpine lake off Logan Canyon with campground, wildflowers and Mount Naomi Wilderness access.
  • First Dam (Logan)~18 mi
    Small pond at Logan Canyon mouth for paddleboarding, fishing and picnics.
  • Reservoir park with beaches, boat ramp, camping, fishing and ice fishing near Hyrum.
Ski resorts & nordic
  • Richmond-area ski resort with night skiing, tubing and summer concerts.
  • Family-owned ski area in upper Logan Canyon, operating since 1939.
Rivers & streams for fishing
  • Logan River~19 mi
    Blue-ribbon trout stream running through Logan Canyon; wild brown and cutthroat trout.
  • Bear River (Box Elder)~23 mi
    Large river near Tremonton and Corinne for catfish, carp and walleye.
  • Temple Fork~24 mi
    Logan River tributary with beaver ponds, trout fishing and a trail to Old Ephraim's Grave.
  • Blacksmith Fork River~27 mi
    Productive brown trout river through Blacksmith Fork Canyon east of Hyrum.
  • Left Hand Fork Blacksmith Fork~28 mi
    Small canyon stream with trout fishing, dispersed camping and ATV access.
Hiking & biking trails
  • Tony Grove trail to the Bear River Range high point; wildflowers in summer.
  • Scenic hike from Tony Grove to a clear alpine lake beneath Mount Gog.
  • Green Canyon Trail~17 mi
    North Logan canyon trail popular with hikers, runners, bikers and winter snowshoers.
  • Bonneville Shoreline Trail (Logan)~18 mi
    Benchland trail along ancient Lake Bonneville shoreline with valley views.
  • Logan River Trail~18 mi
    Easy riverside path from Logan Canyon mouth past the dams; walking and biking.
More outdoors
  • Nature center at Logan Canyon mouth with trails and nature programs.
  • Logan Canyon Climbing (China Wall)~19 mi
    Limestone sport-climbing walls near Second Dam in lower Logan Canyon.
  • Upper Logan Canyon basin for snowmobiling, backcountry skiing, ATV and camping.
  • Ricks Spring~20 mi
    Roadside spring and picnic stop in Logan Canyon.
  • US-89 drive from Logan to Bear Lake with fall colors and limestone cliffs.
Shopping & dining
Shopping
  • Nearest grocery: Lee's Marketplace in Richmond
  • Larger retail in Logan
Healthcare & library
Healthcare
  • Logan Regional Hospital — 1400 N 500 E, Logan (Intermountain Health)
  • Cache Valley Hospital (North Logan)
Library
No town library; nearest libraries in Lewiston and Richmond
Senior centers & 55+1
  • Nearest: The Park Bench 55+ community center in Richmond
Good to know before you buy in Cornish2
  • Very small town with mostly rural parcels — verify water source, wastewater (septic) and zoning for any property.
  • Cache County School District reconfigured grades for 2026-27 (K-5 elementary, 6-8 middle, 9-12 high) and adjusted boundaries; confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district's boundary map.

Trenton

Population ≈ 510 (2020 Census)Cache County School District

Trenton is a small farming town in northwestern Cache Valley along Utah State Route 142, settled in 1870 and named after Trenton, New Jersey. The town covers several square miles of mostly agricultural land, and housing is largely homes on rural lots.

Typical drive times from Trenton

Logan
~25 min
Brigham City
~50 min
Ogden
~70 min
Hill AFB
~80 min
Salt Lake City
~100 min
Schools in Trenton4
District: Cache County School District
Middle / junior high
  • North Cache Middle School (Richmond, grades 6-8)
High school
  • Sky View High School (Smithfield)
Colleges
  • Utah State University (Logan)
  • Bridgerland Technical College (Logan)
Parks1
  • Trenton town park — rentable pavilion and bowery (up to 200 people)
Recreation2
  • Cutler Reservoir (fishing, birding) to the south
  • Newton Reservoir to the west
Lakes, rivers & the outdoors42 nearby
Lakes & reservoirs
  • Newton Reservoir~2 mi
    Quiet north-valley reservoir popular for boating, fishing and picnicking.
  • Cutler Reservoir~6 mi
    Marshy Bear River reservoir great for canoeing, birding and warmwater fishing.
  • First Dam (Logan)~14 mi
    Small pond at Logan Canyon mouth for paddleboarding, fishing and picnics.
  • High alpine lake off Logan Canyon with campground, wildflowers and Mount Naomi Wilderness access.
  • Reservoir park with beaches, boat ramp, camping, fishing and ice fishing near Hyrum.
Ski resorts & nordic
  • Richmond-area ski resort with night skiing, tubing and summer concerts.
  • Family-owned ski area in upper Logan Canyon, operating since 1939.
Rivers & streams for fishing
  • Logan River~15 mi
    Blue-ribbon trout stream running through Logan Canyon; wild brown and cutthroat trout.
  • Bear River (Box Elder)~20 mi
    Large river near Tremonton and Corinne for catfish, carp and walleye.
  • Temple Fork~21 mi
    Logan River tributary with beaver ponds, trout fishing and a trail to Old Ephraim's Grave.
  • Blacksmith Fork River~23 mi
    Productive brown trout river through Blacksmith Fork Canyon east of Hyrum.
  • Left Hand Fork Blacksmith Fork~24 mi
    Small canyon stream with trout fishing, dispersed camping and ATV access.
Hiking & biking trails
  • Green Canyon Trail~13 mi
    North Logan canyon trail popular with hikers, runners, bikers and winter snowshoers.
  • Bonneville Shoreline Trail (Logan)~14 mi
    Benchland trail along ancient Lake Bonneville shoreline with valley views.
  • Logan River Trail~14 mi
    Easy riverside path from Logan Canyon mouth past the dams; walking and biking.
  • Logan Peak via Dry Canyon~15 mi
    Steep trail from east Logan bench toward 9,700-foot Logan Peak.
  • Cliffside Logan Canyon loop with dramatic limestone ledges above the river.
More outdoors
  • Nature center at Logan Canyon mouth with trails and nature programs.
  • Logan Canyon Climbing (China Wall)~15 mi
    Limestone sport-climbing walls near Second Dam in lower Logan Canyon.
  • Ricks Spring~18 mi
    Roadside spring and picnic stop in Logan Canyon.
  • Upper Logan Canyon basin for snowmobiling, backcountry skiing, ATV and camping.
  • US-89 drive from Logan to Bear Lake with fall colors and limestone cliffs.
Shopping & dining
Shopping
  • Nearest grocery: Lee's Marketplace in Richmond
  • Larger retail in Logan
Healthcare & library
Healthcare
  • Logan Regional Hospital — 1400 N 500 E, Logan (Intermountain Health)
  • Cache Valley Hospital (North Logan)
Library
No town library; nearest libraries in Richmond, Lewiston and Logan
Senior centers & 55+1
  • Nearest: The Park Bench 55+ community center in Richmond
Good to know before you buy in Trenton4
  • Culinary water comes from ten spring sources with about 212 connections and 25+ miles of line.
  • New water connections carry a significant impact fee ($8,434.67 in 2026) plus connection costs — factor this in for lots or new builds.
  • Town office has limited hours (Tue/Thu/Fri).
  • Cache County School District reconfigured grades for 2026-27 (K-5 elementary, 6-8 middle, 9-12 high) and adjusted boundaries; confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district's boundary map.

Amalga

Population ≈ 480 (2020 Census)Cache County School District

Amalga is a small farming town west of Smithfield in central Cache Valley, about 3.6 square miles in area. It was named for the Amalgamated Sugar Company factory built there in 1916-17, and today it is home to a Schreiber Foods cheese plant and many dairy operations. Amalga shares the Smithfield ZIP code (84335) and post office.

Typical drive times from Amalga

Logan
~20 min
Brigham City
~45 min
Ogden
~65 min
Hill AFB
~75 min
Salt Lake City
~95 min
Schools in Amalga2
District: Cache County School District
Colleges
  • Utah State University (Logan)
  • Bridgerland Technical College (Logan)
Recreation2
  • Cutler Reservoir (fishing, birding) to the west
  • Newton Reservoir to the northwest
Lakes, rivers & the outdoors44 nearby
Lakes & reservoirs
  • Cutler Reservoir~4 mi
    Marshy Bear River reservoir great for canoeing, birding and warmwater fishing.
  • Newton Reservoir~4 mi
    Quiet north-valley reservoir popular for boating, fishing and picnicking.
  • First Dam (Logan)~11 mi
    Small pond at Logan Canyon mouth for paddleboarding, fishing and picnics.
  • High alpine lake off Logan Canyon with campground, wildflowers and Mount Naomi Wilderness access.
  • Reservoir park with beaches, boat ramp, camping, fishing and ice fishing near Hyrum.
Ski resorts & nordic
  • Richmond-area ski resort with night skiing, tubing and summer concerts.
  • Family-owned ski area in upper Logan Canyon, operating since 1939.
Rivers & streams for fishing
  • Logan River~12 mi
    Blue-ribbon trout stream running through Logan Canyon; wild brown and cutthroat trout.
  • Temple Fork~18 mi
    Logan River tributary with beaver ponds, trout fishing and a trail to Old Ephraim's Grave.
  • Bear River (Box Elder)~19 mi
    Large river near Tremonton and Corinne for catfish, carp and walleye.
  • Blacksmith Fork River~20 mi
    Productive brown trout river through Blacksmith Fork Canyon east of Hyrum.
  • Left Hand Fork Blacksmith Fork~21 mi
    Small canyon stream with trout fishing, dispersed camping and ATV access.
Hiking & biking trails
  • Green Canyon Trail~10 mi
    North Logan canyon trail popular with hikers, runners, bikers and winter snowshoers.
  • Bonneville Shoreline Trail (Logan)~10 mi
    Benchland trail along ancient Lake Bonneville shoreline with valley views.
  • Logan River Trail~11 mi
    Easy riverside path from Logan Canyon mouth past the dams; walking and biking.
  • Logan Peak via Dry Canyon~11 mi
    Steep trail from east Logan bench toward 9,700-foot Logan Peak.
  • Cliffside Logan Canyon loop with dramatic limestone ledges above the river.
More outdoors
  • Nature center at Logan Canyon mouth with trails and nature programs.
  • Logan Canyon Climbing (China Wall)~12 mi
    Limestone sport-climbing walls near Second Dam in lower Logan Canyon.
  • Ricks Spring~15 mi
    Roadside spring and picnic stop in Logan Canyon.
  • US-89 drive from Logan to Bear Lake with fall colors and limestone cliffs.
  • Upper Logan Canyon basin for snowmobiling, backcountry skiing, ATV and camping.
Shopping & dining
Shopping
  • Nearest shopping in Smithfield and Logan
Healthcare & library
Healthcare
  • Logan Regional Hospital — 1400 N 500 E, Logan (Intermountain Health)
  • Cache Valley Hospital (North Logan)
Library
Shares Smithfield's public library
Good to know before you buy in Amalga3
  • Active dairy and agricultural area with a cheese plant in town — expect working-farm activity nearby.
  • Mailing address uses Smithfield ZIP 84335.
  • Cache County School District reconfigured grades for 2026-27 (K-5 elementary, 6-8 middle, 9-12 high) and adjusted boundaries; confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district's boundary map.

Clarkston

Population ≈ 750 (2020 Census)Cache County School District

Clarkston is a small town on the far western edge of Cache Valley at the foot of the Clarkston Mountains, founded in 1864. Housing is mostly homes on larger rural lots surrounded by farmland. The Martin Harris Gravesite in the town cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Typical drive times from Clarkston

Logan
~30 min
Brigham City
~45 min
Ogden
~70 min
Hill AFB
~80 min
Salt Lake City
~100 min
Schools in Clarkston3
District: Cache County School District
High school
  • Green Canyon High School (North Logan)
Colleges
  • Utah State University (Logan)
  • Bridgerland Technical College (Logan)
Parks1
  • West Pavilion — town pavilion available to rent
Recreation2
  • Newton Reservoir (boat ramp, brown trout) a few miles southeast
  • Cutler Reservoir (fishing, birding)
Lakes, rivers & the outdoors37 nearby
Lakes & reservoirs
  • Newton Reservoir~4 mi
    Quiet north-valley reservoir popular for boating, fishing and picnicking.
  • Cutler Reservoir~8 mi
    Marshy Bear River reservoir great for canoeing, birding and warmwater fishing.
  • First Dam (Logan)~18 mi
    Small pond at Logan Canyon mouth for paddleboarding, fishing and picnics.
  • High alpine lake off Logan Canyon with campground, wildflowers and Mount Naomi Wilderness access.
  • Reservoir park with beaches, boat ramp, camping, fishing and ice fishing near Hyrum.
Ski resorts & nordic
  • Richmond-area ski resort with night skiing, tubing and summer concerts.
  • Family-owned ski area in upper Logan Canyon, operating since 1939.
Rivers & streams for fishing
  • Bear River (Box Elder)~18 mi
    Large river near Tremonton and Corinne for catfish, carp and walleye.
  • Logan River~20 mi
    Blue-ribbon trout stream running through Logan Canyon; wild brown and cutthroat trout.
  • Lower Bear River west of Brigham City, known for catfish and carp fishing.
  • Blacksmith Fork River~27 mi
    Productive brown trout river through Blacksmith Fork Canyon east of Hyrum.
  • Temple Fork~27 mi
    Logan River tributary with beaver ponds, trout fishing and a trail to Old Ephraim's Grave.
Hiking & biking trails
  • Green Canyon Trail~18 mi
    North Logan canyon trail popular with hikers, runners, bikers and winter snowshoers.
  • Bonneville Shoreline Trail (Logan)~18 mi
    Benchland trail along ancient Lake Bonneville shoreline with valley views.
  • Logan River Trail~18 mi
    Easy riverside path from Logan Canyon mouth past the dams; walking and biking.
  • Logan Peak via Dry Canyon~19 mi
    Steep trail from east Logan bench toward 9,700-foot Logan Peak.
  • Steep, narrow range with ridge trails and fall hawk migration viewing.
More outdoors
  • Nature center at Logan Canyon mouth with trails and nature programs.
  • Honeyville hot and cold mineral pools, waterslides and camping.
  • Logan Canyon Climbing (China Wall)~20 mi
    Limestone sport-climbing walls near Second Dam in lower Logan Canyon.
  • Ricks Spring~23 mi
    Roadside spring and picnic stop in Logan Canyon.
  • Upper Logan Canyon basin for snowmobiling, backcountry skiing, ATV and camping.
Shopping & dining
Shopping
  • Nearest full-service grocery and retail in Logan and Smithfield/Richmond
Healthcare & library
Healthcare
  • Logan Regional Hospital — 1400 N 500 E, Logan (Intermountain Health)
  • Cache Valley Hospital (North Logan)
Library
No town library; nearest libraries in Newton and Logan
Yearly events1
June
Pony Express Days
Annual community celebration.
Good to know before you buy in Clarkston4
  • No town sewer — every home needs a permitted septic system (Bear River Health Department).
  • Town provides culinary water (base rate covers first 70,000 gallons/month).
  • Power: Rocky Mountain Power; natural gas: Enbridge; garbage by Waste Management with mandatory recycling.
  • Cache County School District reconfigured grades for 2026-27 (K-5 elementary, 6-8 middle, 9-12 high) and adjusted boundaries; confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district's boundary map.

Newton

Population ≈ 790 (2020 Census)Cache County School District

Newton is a small town in western Cache Valley, settled in 1869 as the "New Town" from Clarkston. It sits between Newton Reservoir to the north and the much larger Cutler Reservoir to the south, and housing is mainly homes on rural and in-town lots amid farmland.

Typical drive times from Newton

Logan
~25 min
Brigham City
~45 min
Ogden
~65 min
Hill AFB
~75 min
Salt Lake City
~95 min
Schools in Newton3
District: Cache County School District
High school
  • Green Canyon High School (North Logan)
Colleges
  • Utah State University (Logan)
  • Bridgerland Technical College (Logan)
Parks2
  • Newton Town Park — rentable pavilion with kitchen, playground, basketball, tennis, sand volleyball, horseshoe pits
  • Clarke Park — town park
Recreation2
  • Newton Reservoir — about a mile north; boat ramp and fishing (known for brown trout)
  • Cutler Reservoir — fishing and an Audubon Important Bird Area to the south
Lakes, rivers & the outdoors40 nearby
Lakes & reservoirs
  • Newton Reservoir~3 mi
    Quiet north-valley reservoir popular for boating, fishing and picnicking.
  • Cutler Reservoir~3 mi
    Marshy Bear River reservoir great for canoeing, birding and warmwater fishing.
  • First Dam (Logan)~13 mi
    Small pond at Logan Canyon mouth for paddleboarding, fishing and picnics.
  • Reservoir park with beaches, boat ramp, camping, fishing and ice fishing near Hyrum.
  • High alpine lake off Logan Canyon with campground, wildflowers and Mount Naomi Wilderness access.
Ski resorts & nordic
  • Richmond-area ski resort with night skiing, tubing and summer concerts.
  • Family-owned ski area in upper Logan Canyon, operating since 1939.
Rivers & streams for fishing
  • Bear River (Box Elder)~16 mi
    Large river near Tremonton and Corinne for catfish, carp and walleye.
  • Logan River~16 mi
    Blue-ribbon trout stream running through Logan Canyon; wild brown and cutthroat trout.
  • Blacksmith Fork River~22 mi
    Productive brown trout river through Blacksmith Fork Canyon east of Hyrum.
  • Lower Bear River west of Brigham City, known for catfish and carp fishing.
  • Temple Fork~23 mi
    Logan River tributary with beaver ponds, trout fishing and a trail to Old Ephraim's Grave.
Hiking & biking trails
  • Green Canyon Trail~13 mi
    North Logan canyon trail popular with hikers, runners, bikers and winter snowshoers.
  • Bonneville Shoreline Trail (Logan)~13 mi
    Benchland trail along ancient Lake Bonneville shoreline with valley views.
  • Logan River Trail~14 mi
    Easy riverside path from Logan Canyon mouth past the dams; walking and biking.
  • Logan Peak via Dry Canyon~14 mi
    Steep trail from east Logan bench toward 9,700-foot Logan Peak.
  • Steep, narrow range with ridge trails and fall hawk migration viewing.
More outdoors
  • Nature center at Logan Canyon mouth with trails and nature programs.
  • Logan Canyon Climbing (China Wall)~15 mi
    Limestone sport-climbing walls near Second Dam in lower Logan Canyon.
  • Honeyville hot and cold mineral pools, waterslides and camping.
  • Ricks Spring~20 mi
    Roadside spring and picnic stop in Logan Canyon.
  • US-89 drive from Logan to Bear Lake with fall colors and limestone cliffs.
Shopping & dining
Shopping
  • Nearest full-service grocery and retail in Logan and Smithfield
Healthcare & library
Healthcare
  • Logan Regional Hospital — 1400 N 500 E, Logan (Intermountain Health)
  • Cache Valley Hospital (North Logan)
Library
Newton Town Library
Good to know before you buy in Newton4
  • Town bills water and garbage; Waste Management collection with mandatory recycling.
  • Power: Rocky Mountain Power; natural gas: Enbridge.
  • Confirm sewer vs. septic for any property — not stated on the town's utility page.
  • Cache County School District reconfigured grades for 2026-27 (K-5 elementary, 6-8 middle, 9-12 high) and adjusted boundaries; confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district's boundary map.

Outdoor distances are straight-line miles. Town details come from city, school district, county and tourism sources for general reference. School boundaries change, so confirm any address with the district. Drive times are approximate.

Christina Cacciacarne
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