Antelope Island
Syracuse, Utah
| Address: | ~Antelope Island Rd, Utah, USA |
| GPS: |
41°3'19.4"N 112°14'11.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Utah |
| Trail Length: | 15.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Network |
| MTB Trail Type: | Doubletrack |
| Trails/Routes: | 6.2-16.2 mi |
Restrooms Picnic Tables Trails Rocks State Park
Hike, Horseback, and Mountain Bike
Antelope Island State Park, the largest island in the Great Salt Lake, is home to a roaming herd of 500 bison. Pronghorn and bighorn sheep also share the rangelands that overlook the desert lake. Opportunities to view wildlife are available on backcountry trails, which are open to horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking and cross-country skiing. Please keep in mind that pets on leash are allowed on the island except on the Frary Peak trail. A visitor center offers information on the island's unique biology, geology and history. Please be aware that, during the month of May and part of June (usually until the weather reaches 90 degrees), Antelope Island has biting gnats (or "no see'ums"). Wear a hat or light hoodie and protect your face and neck with bugspray. Insects on the causeway are midges that don't bite, and brine flies along the lake's edge are harmless. Courtesy of AllTrails.com
Antelope Island is located on the east side of Utah's Great Salt Lake. Trails include:
- Lakeside Trail
- White Rock Loop
- Split Rock Bay Loop
- Elephant Head
- East Side Trail
The best times of year for biking Antelope Island are early spring an late fall. Beware of the bug situation in late spring and early summer. Bug spray is mandatory.
Antelope Island offers nearly 20 miles of trails open to hikers, horseback riders, and mountain bikers, and more trails are being crafted yearly. The 2-mile Lakeshore Trail is well suited for novice riders or for families with children. Start at the White Rock Bay campground and pedal around the base of Buffalo Point along the shore of the Great Salt Lake. Turnaround where conditions get too rocky and watch the sun set from a trail-side rest bench.Courtesy of utah.com
There is some interesting singletrack out here, but you've got to fight your way through a lot of boring doubletrack to get there. Their scenery is nothing special as the Great Salt Lake isn't that pretty (not to mention the smell). This ride's most redeeming feature is that it dries out before the Wasatch, so you can get some training in before the real trails open up. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
Mapped Route/Trail Distances
| Antelope Island Figure 8 | 16.2 miles |
| White Rock Loop | 6.2 miles |
More Information
Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
Read More
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Syracuse, Utah
- Head south on S 2000 W toward W 1700 S (46 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto W 1700 S (3.3 mi)
- Continue onto Antelope Island RdDestination will be on the left(6.8 mi)
Just drive I-15 towards Syracuse (south of Ogden, north of Salt Lake City). Exit at the "Antelope Island" sign and turn west (away from the mountains, towards the lake). You'll be on Antelope Drive. Just drive west until you hit the lake. There's a $10 fee (as of 2017) that includes payment to use the causeway over the lake, and your admission to the state park. With payment of the fee, you can ask for a road and trail map of the island if you need it. Roads are well-marked. Bridger Bay (Lakeside): Keep to the right at every road fork. White Rock: Follow the signs on the main road. Courtesy of utahmountainbiking.com
Trails
Distance ?
16.2 milesElevation Gain ?
0 feetReal Ascent ?
2,116 feetReal Descent ?
2,116 feetAvg Grade (0°)
0%Grade (-13° to 18°)
-22% to 32%Distance ?
6.2 milesReal Ascent ?
760 feetReal Descent ?
556 feetGrade (-8° to 7°)
-14% to 12%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.