Saturday, November 2, 2013

STANSBURY ISLAND ADVENTURE

What a fun adventure!   The road on the western side of the Island used to be gated and now the general public is allowed to see the northern part of Stansbury Island.









DESCRIPTION:  Enjoy riding your mountain bike down the Stansbury Island road to the northern end.   You'll find a several kiosks, a restroom, and an interpretive trail to explore.
RATINGS: MODERATE
TIME:  2 hours bike time and 1 hour exploring!
MILEAGE:  8 miles each way

RESTROOM:  No restroom at the first parking area.    
Only restroom on Stansbury Island is 8 miles up the road.
DRIVE TIME from SLC 1 hour.










DIRECTIONS:  Take I-80 west toward Wendover,  take exit 84 (SR 138), take the Broken Arrow Salt dirt road (do not drive to Grantsville), travel 7.1 miles passing salt evaporation ponds on the main road, when you see a sign,   Stansbury Island Interpretive Trail, take a short drive up the hill to a boulder parking area. (If you come to the gate on the road you've missed the turn off.)

GEAR:  Helmet, lunch, water, sunprotection, sunglasses, extra tube, pump, jacket, and flat repair kit.
 

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