Find some of the best views of the Great Salt Lake and Wasatch Front on Antelope Island. Just know when to go. From mid spring to early fall, a number of insects emerge, but the most fearsome of the bunch is undoubtedly the no-seeums, or biting gnats. Heavy use of bug spray can keep irritation to a minimum when hiking the trails. Here’s a handy FAQ list to prepare for a visit to the island. The island is bigger than you might think, spanning 20 miles long and a few miles wide, and you can easily spend 2 full days exploring the island’s trails and visiting the Fielding Garr Ranch.

On the mountainside, along the Wasatch Front, Adams Canyon, Farmington Creek Trail, and Kenny Creek Trail each offer a short day hike that is both beautiful and accessible to for Davis County residents.