Antelope Island Lakeside Trail
Syracuse, Utah
| Address: | Antelope Island State Park, 4528 W 1700 S, Syracuse, UT 84075, USA |
| GPS: |
41°1'56.6"N 112°13'40.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Utah |
| Trail Length: | 5.80 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trails/Routes: | 5.6 mi |
Restrooms Lakes Trails Rocks Wildflowers Pet Friendly State Park
Camp, Hike, and Horseback
The Lakeside Trail is a kid-friendly trail with great views and many bugs.
This is a gorgeous scenic hike winding around part of the Great Salt Lake. The trail on Antelope Island that runs about 300 yards from the lake. Trail has numerous rock formations and views of the Sierra-Nevada Mountain Range and the GSL. The hike begins at trailhead at the campground near Bridger Bay. There are restrooms at the campground. An easy hike that takes about 2 hours. Courtesy of alltrails.com
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- 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 west on W 1700 S (3.3 mi)
- Continue onto Antelope Island Rd (7.2 mi)
- Turn left to stay on Antelope Island Rd (0.7 mi)
- Turn right to stay on Antelope Island Rd (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto White Rocks Loop Rd (0.6 mi)
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