Drive to Bear Lake Overlook
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Witness the 'Caribbean of the Rockies' from the summit of Highway 89 before descending into Garden City.
Itinerary tips
- 1Allow 50 to 60 minutes for the one-way drive from Logan to the summit via US-89.
- 2Pack a light jacket even in summer, as the summit elevation reaches 7,800 feet and is often windy.
- 3Stop at the official Rest Area at the summit for the best paved viewing platforms and interpretive signs.
- 4Use lower gears when descending the steep 7-mile 'Garden City Canyon' grade immediately following the overlook.
- 5Download offline maps before leaving Logan, as cell service is intermittent throughout the canyon.
- 6Visit the nearby Sunrise Visitor Center to learn about the unique limestone geology that gives the lake its turquoise color.
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Navigate the winding Highway 89 through towering limestone formations and dense forests all the way to the Bear Lake overlook.
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