your entrance fee drive 6.5 miles across the causeway to the Island. At just only 7 miles round trip and 2,000' of elevation gain, you can stand on top of Antelope Island's tallest peak with amazing views of the island and the Great Salt Lake. Millions of birds congregate along the shores surrounding the island, offering unparalleled opportunities for birding. Long enough and steep enough to require a bit of fitness, but accessible to most. (124), Climber's Log Entries The upper slopes of Frary Peak as viewed from the north. To hike the Sentry Peak Trail, hikers must get a permit. the most outstanding 360° views Antelope Island State Park is 25 miles north of Salt Lake City. available anywhere. Directions to Antelope Island. ] [ Ethics ] [ Feedback ] [ Updates October 7 2007. The hike is about 3.5 miles one way with just over 2000' of elevation gain. The USGS 7.5' Map titled "Antelope Island" is helpful. Travel this road for 0.6 Antelope Island State Park Access Management Planning Team Jerry Adair, Real Estate Proprietor/Former Legislator, Riverdale Steve Bates, Wildlife Range Manager, Antelope Island State Park, Syracuse ... fawning from the north trailhead to the Frary Peak trailhead for approximately one month between May 15 and June 16 (actual ⦠miles to where it ends at the signed trailhead. It's a short drive from Salt Lake City, but the park feels far removed from the city. About 600 American Bison (Buffalo) live on Antelope Island. The "Early winter at Antelope Island...quiet, tranquil and bison on the move enjoying an ongoing meal. One point, in particular, stands out on the craggy ridgeline: Frary Peak. (9). At the top, there is a stunning 360-degree view of the whole Great Salt Lake and Valley. There are many islands on the lake, but none more prominent or intriguing than Antelope Island State Park. The ranch is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Watch carefully for bighorn sheep and buffalo along the route. // end hiding --->, © Copyright 2000- ] [ Ethics ] [ Feedback ] [ Updates ] Antelope Island is a huge island in Great Salt Lake with lots of hiking and driving trails. Unfortunately, my sister twisted her ankle twice the previous day on the hike up to Sunset Peak near the Brighton Ski Resort. The trail is named after a small peak that sits all by itself at the top of the ridge, straddling the west and east sides of the island. the Fielding Garr Ranch. Hike to Frary Peak on 12-6-20. There are lots of opportunities for wildlife viewing. Travel this road for of Dooly Knob (N40° 59' 39", W112° 12' 36"). the island before climbing back to the main ridge at an old mining audit (N40° 59' ] [ Introduction ] [ Warning ] [ Ratings Aconcagua mountain itself has many routes, photos, and trip reports as children. On a clear day the view from the summit offers one of Frary Peak is the highest point on Antelope Island, a 42-square-mile island on the southeastern side of Utahâs Great Salt Lake. Antelope Island reaches nearly 2,500 feet above the lake surface along the highest point of its prominent ridge, with a total elevation of more than 6,500 feet at Frary Peak. The Great Salt Lake surrounds the island and it is the largest island in the Great Salt Lake. So climbing a 5.7 with 22% body fat is way harder than climbing a 5.14 with 3% body fat." Itâs also the Antelope Drive exit. With the change in climate, the lake began drying up, leaving Great Salt Lake, Utah Lake, Sevier Lake, and The Buffalo Bistro is All waypoints and maps for this route use the WGS84 datum. Frary Peak is the high point of Antelope Island, the largest island in the Great Salt Lake (though in times of low water, the island becomes a peninsula). This recovery also included a 2 hour time difference and a hassle at the car rental agency (Fox Car Rental, donât do it). The trail is in excellent condition to this point but deteriorates from here to Climb-Utah map of Frary Peak. This hike is best to hike between November-March when the horseflies are gone for winter. Steve Baker, Deseret News the electronic junkies. Year-round Interpretive opportunities round out the Antelope Island experience. Shane Burrows. I could see boat lights on the lake and city lights behind me. From the radio tower the main trail drops to the west, 200-feet below the rugged The lake is the last remaining part of a vast inland Pleistocene sea, Lake Bonneville. For example, theAconcagua mountain page has the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits' asparents and is a parent itself to many routes, photos, and Trip Reports. ⦠Hiking the Frary Peak Trail on Antelope Island Our first day in Utah was a slow-paced one, recovering from 3 am alarms to beat the traffic to NYC to catch a 6am flight. At the west end Itâs also interesting that Antelope Island falls completely within Davis County and composes a good percentage of its land ( map ), ⦠Make sure not to disturb any wildlife. document.write(y0); 00"). The trailhead contains an information Frary Peak and the buffalo herd. A hiker was gored and trampled by a bison near Frary Peak on Antelope Island State Park in Utah on Saturday, officials said. It is incredibly scenic, with beautiful shoreline and beaches, grassy plains, mountainous areas, and interesting geology. What To Do At Antelope Island State Park Hiking at Antelope Island. The well-maintained trail is gaining popularity and for good reason, it is a great option early or late in the year, when the high peaks ⦠Frary Peak is a very popular hike, and a relatively easy summit compared to many of Utah's prominent peaks. Utah's mountainlands boast glacially scoured peaks towering over luxuriant basins. Travel this road for 5.1 miles and turn west (right) on the kiosk but no toilets. , This permit is available at the Fielding Garr Ranch office. (REUTERS/U.S. 1 1/2 miles to a minor summit with a radio tower (N40° 58' 01", W112° 13' The Frary Peak hike is rated 2 III using the Yosemite Decimal System. for this route is easy. Once at the traffic signal off the exit, go west on Antelope drive. Frary Peak is the highest point on Antelope Island. A GPS is a waste of time but I'll still supply the waypoints for Frary Peak 6,596' Antelope Island Utah State Park Hiking Frary Peak is the highest point on Antelope Island. image: snowbrains About Antelope Island: by Wikipedia. The route © 2006-2020 SummitPost.org. At 6.1 miles all told, this is a more strenuous hike than Dooley Knob, and ends with some rather steep and technical hiking. Map produced 3/25/2014, by Utah State Parks and Recreation for planning purposes only. Frary Peak Trail: Frary Peak, the highest mountain on Antelope Island, is also the most spectacular viewpoint on the island. The hike, about 7 miles round trip, is quite tiring, especially the final part, ⦠It got steep in the last third of the hike, but the view on the peak gives you a 360 degree look at SLC. Antelope Island is the largest island in the Great Salt Lake, and home to Frary Peak, the highest peak on the island. The highest point on the island is Frary Peak at 6,589 feet Frary Peak is the islandâs highest point at 6,596 feet, which you can either hike or bike to by taking the Frary Peak Trail off Antelope Road. Hiking is most pleasant during early ⦠The islandâs unique ecological and historical value has long been recognized, but for more than a hundred years it was privately owned and access was strictly limited. Antelope Island State Park Images and Information: Antelope Island State Park was established in 1969 The park is 28,800-acre in size. The peak is the highpoint on the left of the picture. contains no real obstacles. This exit has a state park sign on the freeway. Amazing hike!! Hiking this in winter was a great idea. Hike all the way to the summit, or turn around at any point. Antelope Island, with an area of 42 square miles (109 km 2), is the largest of ten islands located within the Great Salt Lake, Utah, United States. 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