Course Information

The course is operated by certified professionals who train and inspire groups with their knowledge, enthusiasm and facilitation skills. The specific goals and objectives of each group are foremost in developing the group's activities on the course.

The Ropes Course at USU has close to 50 elements that can be altered to obtain the goals of each individual group.

High Elements
The high elements are anywhere from 12 to 50 feet in the air and participants, with the help of a partner or team, scurry their way to complete the events. The high elements help participants trust themselves and experience the benefit of being positive and relying on others for support.

Low Elements
The low elements are designed to help individuals work together, communicate better and think 'outside the box." Ropes Courses are a great way for people to become better aquatinted. They help build trust by strengthening trust and communication skills.

Safety
In order to ensure the safety of the participants, staff, and the environment we follow strict guidelines provided by the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) www.acctinfo.org, Professional Ropes Course Association (PRCA) www.prcainfo.org, Association for Experiential Education (AEE) www.aee.org, Tree Climbers International www.treeclimbing.com, and the American Camp Association (ACA) www.acacamps.org.

Everyone participating on the Ropes Course wears climbing harnesses and helmets. All USU Ropes Course Facilitators are certified facilitators and are also fully certified in Adult/Child CPR and First Aid.

Location
The USU Ropes Course is located in Logan, Utah, just off Canyon Road near the entrance to Logan Canyon. It is approximately 5 minutes away from the USU campus.

Driving Directions (click here to download driving directions)
From Logan's Main Street:

  • Go East on Center Street (toward the nearest mountains)
  • Continue on Center Street through the stop light at 100 East, and down the small hill
  • At the bottom of the hill, turn left onto Canyon Road
  • Continue East on Canyon Road; Go through the four-way stop
  • From the four-way stop, go 1.1 miles and you will see the Ropes Course sign on your left
  • Take the gravel road on your left
  • Follow this gravel road past the "No Trespassing" sign and past the house
  • The road will take you to the Ropes Course parking area

Driving Directions (click here to download driving directions)
From Utah State University:

  • Go East on 400 north (to the Mouth of Logan Canyon)
  • You will drive past the Forest Service Station on you right and down the steep hill
  • At the bottom of the hill, turn right onto Canyon Road (before you cross the bridge)
  • Continue West on Canyon Road and drive around First Dam (heading West)
  • Once past the Dam itself go past the Water Service Building (on your left) and follow Canyon Road for less than ΒΌ mile.
  • You will see the Ropes Course sign on your right (hairpin turn right onto gravel road)
  • Follow this gravel road past the "No Trespassing" sign and past the house
  • The road will take you to the Ropes Course parking area