Paddle the Great Salt Lake at Antelope Island
Launch a kayak from Bridger Bay to experience the otherworldly buoyancy and reflections of a desert sea surrounded by free-roaming bison.
Itinerary tips
- 1Pack a portable gallon of fresh water to rinse salt residue off your skin and gear immediately after exiting the lake.
- 2Allow for a one-hour drive from downtown Salt Lake City and pay the state park entry fee at the Syracuse causeway booth.
- 3Rent kayaks directly from the Antelope Island Marina if you do not have your own vessel.
- 4Plan for a three-hour window to account for the long walk from the parking lot to the receding shoreline.
- 5Apply high-SPF sunscreen and wear a wide-brimmed hat, as the water reflects intense UV rays from every angle.
- 6Keep a distance of at least 100 yards from any bison or pronghorn spotted near the water's edge.
More in Salt Lake City
Watch the Sunset at Antelope Island State Park
Drive across the causeway to see free-roaming bison and the Great Salt Lake's glassy waters reflecting the twilight sky.
OutdoorKayak the Great Salt Lake Marina
Paddle through the salty, buoyant waters at the edge of the desert while watching migratory birds pass through the basin.
OutdoorDrive the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway
The Alpine Loop Scenic Byway (State Route 92) climbs between American Fork Canyon and Provo Canyon past Mount Timpanogos, Sundance and Timpanogos Cave National Monument. It is a slow, winding drive rather than a fast one, a recreation fee applies in American Fork Canyon, and the upper section closes through the winter months.
scenicHike to Cecret Lake at Alta
Catch the final high-alpine wildflowers and crisp mountain air on this family-friendly trek to a stunning glacial cirque.
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