Saturday, September 27, 2008

FRARY PEAK

Ever escape to an Island, peaceful, with great views. God blessed us with a warm Summer day in Autumn. 

FRARY PEAK

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy great views of the Great Salt Lake hiking to the highest point on Antelope Island. You'll see bison, lizards, breathtaking views, and colorful rocks along the trail. Visit Antelope Island ~ Utah State Park. 

TAKING A BREAK, HALF WAY UP

DIRECTIONS: From SLC, take I-15 northbound, take exit 332, Antelope Drive, turn left and travel west to Antelope Island State Park. Listen to 530 AM for park information. Take the Garr Ranch road on the Island, and slow down and watch out for bison. Look for a paved road on the right, which will take you to the trailhead parking area. 
FEE: Entrance fee per vehicle. 
MILEAGE: 3.3 miles to 6,596' Frary Peak. 
RATINGS: Intermediate ~ 3 miles from trailhead to Antenna Hill, and .3 miles from Antenna Hill to Frary Peak, difficult stair climb.

STAIRS TO SUMMIT UP OLD TRAIL

Hike is not recommended for kids or beginners. We did see some superkids, families & elderly making it to the summit; but this is a hard hike.
 
RESTROOMS: Are available at the park entrance & visitor center and Frary Peak road horse parking.
DRIVE TIME: From entrance to trailhead allow 30 minutes. Allow 1 hour drive from SLC. 
HIKE TIME: 3 1/2 hours to summit and 2 hours return to trailhead parking. 
TOTAL TIME: From entrance gate & back ~ allow 7 hours. GEAR: Desert hiking gear ~ extra water (including water in your vehicle when you return), energy snacks, fruits, sack lunch, hiking poles, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and toilet kit. 

FRARY PEAK

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