The Trek Details

The Trek in a snapshot

Location

Antelope Island State Park – Northern Utah

Managing Agency

Antelope Island State Park

Pets

Allowed on leash

Fees

Yes. There are entrance fees into the state park

Restrooms

Yes. At the picnic area

Camping

Not allowed

Trail Condition

Very visible trail. Popular trail

Sights

Views of Antelope Island, Picnic Area, Great Salt Lake

Water Info

Bring a bottle of water

Best Season

Spring, fall – summer has many gnats and flies

Distance

1 mile roundtrip

Time Required

1+ hour

Parking Elevation

4530 ft

Summit Elevation

4785 ft

Elevation Difference

255 ft

Trek Planner Maps

Trail Map

GPS Coordinates

Trailhead and Picnic Area: 41.03275, -112.2566
Buffalo Point: 41.0329, -112.26345

Experience. Discover. Explore.

The Trail

Follow along on our adventure then go out on your own!

Be a responsible explorer

Buffalo point offers a picnic area right at the parking lot and a trail to the Buffalo Point.

The picnic area is the perfect place to eat lunch or dinner. The wooden deck is raised off the ground and offers amazing views of both Bridger Bay and the White Rock bay areas.

There are bathrooms located to the north side of the picnic area and there are viewing scopes to the south of the picnic area

There are usually a few cars parked and you will most likely see other hikers. The area was once home to a small grill where they would serve up buffalo and beef burgers, but now the restaurant has since moved to the Bridger Bay Beach area and Buffalo point is now a self guided tour and picnic area.

Buffalo Point Hike:

On the north end of the picnic area you will see a trail to the west of the bathrooms that leads to Buffalo Point.

The trail leads west for about .45 miles and you will come to the Buffalo Point. There are a few side trails but the main path is very clear and easy to follow.

This is a great hike to do after or before you eat lunch and will provide even more amazing views of both the bays. I love coming out here close to sunset.