Buffalo Point Trail

Buffalo Point is a fantastic trail for kids of all ages. It’s one of the shortest hikes on Antelope Island and offers panoramic views of the Great Salt Lake. The trail is only 1.3 miles roundtrip and totally doable for preschoolers and up. Brand new walkers will likely fare better if they are worn in baby carriers because there is some gravel that can be slippery in spots and the trail can be uneven. Once you get to the top, the trail widens and splits off in many sections and meanders around big boulders that are awesome for climbing. Some have little caves hidden inside that are the perfect size for kids. Lucky hikers may see a lizard sunning itself on rocks or you may see a bison, antelope, or mule deer off in the distance too. There are vault toilets at the trailhead along with a wide, open deck that has picnic tables and allows visitors to see a beautiful vista without actually hiking the trail.