Hike: The Corrals (Antelope Island)

Early settlers used Antelope Island as an isolated pasture for their livestock, and a remnant of this enterprise exists today in what is known as “the corrals” -- stone walled enclosures constructed out of native materials pioneers found on island to manage their herds. This 9.5-mile trek is to this heritage site. Launching from White Rock Bay, our itinerary is to stroll across an open grassland plain and then switch-back up to the Lake Bonneville shoreline. We’ll next contour along the island’s western flank on roller coaster terrain to the corrals. Along the way we’ll mosey amongst some very interesting geology and enjoy a rich array of vistas of Utah’s Great Salt Lake. In the past we have viewed a variety of wildlife to include bison, antelope and coyotes. Some of the oldest rock in Utah is found on Antelope Island. This island adventure has approximately 950-feet of climbing (measured low point to high point, not accumulative), and in the past has been a 4.5 to 5-hour trek plus shuttle time across the causeway to the trailhead.

Meet Elliott at the Antelope Island causeway parking lot located immediately before of the State Park entrance station on the south side of the road at 9:00 am. Bring money (DOLLAR BILLS) as a vehicle fee is required to drive across the causeway to Antelope Island, and to help offset gas expense for those driving carpool vehicles. There are restrooms at the trailhead. No dogs.

Trailhead: Drive I-15 to Layton and exit on Antelope Drive. Drive west on Antelope Drive about 7-miles to the causeway parking lot located on the south side of the road just before the toll booth. We will rally in the parking lot. There are restrooms at this location.