ANTELOPE ISLAND STATE PARK
SPLIT ROCK LOOP is a wild west
mountain bike ride on a desert Island.
2.7 MILE BENCH
Ride south on the dirt road. You will ride up to a bench, then climb up a steep road towards Elephant Rock. You'll find the SPLIT ROCK LOOP at the top of the hill and a hiking trail to Elephant Rock.
Split Rock Loop begins, riding 1.6 miles, down a rugged road towards the Great Salt Lake.
After reaching the bottom, look for the singletrack trail with switchbacks. Don't follow the shoreline road going south.
You'll climb 3.2 miles, with 680' EG.
Then it is a fast ride down the other side back to the parking lot.
WHITE ROCK BAY PARKING
TRAILHEAD: 41.023846,-112.239752
RATINGS: Intermediate TechnicalMILEAGE: 11.4 MILES
ELEVATION GAIN: 1,370'
RIDE TIME: 3 HOURS
RESTROOMS available
STATE PARK FEE: $15 vehicle, $10 seniors, or $3 to bike onto the Island.
GEAR: Extra tube, flat kit, helmet, first aid, water, energy snacks, pump, jacket, etc.
MAP: Get a map at the Visitor Center.
ADVICE: Stay away from Bison.
And don't ride on the weeds--there's Goat Head thorns!
You can find more information, and current conditions at the Utah State Parks website.
Antelope Island has many hiking trails to enjoy.
You can get wet in the Great Salt Lake.
There is horse riding and E biking tours.
There's a snack bar by the beach, open March 1 to November first, where you get eat a Buffalo burger.
