Frary Peak - Antelope Island - 01.03.2012

[tmartenst]

My wife, baby, sister in law, brother in law and niece took a hike to the top of Frary Peak on Antelope Island on Tuesday. I love that place, especially in the winter. Void of people, void of bugs, void of heat.

Since this winter has been crap for enjoying snowsports, we decided to hike out there instead. This is the third time we've been out there around New Years in the last 5 years. This time was unique because we took our 6 month olds to the top. It was their FIRST PEAK of many I'm sure. The top of this hike has some tricky sections to it and those that have issues with exposure might not want to take their baby up there. It was well within our comfort range but missteps would be very bad.

We started hiking about 1:40 and got down at 5:30 so took almost 4 hours exactly. We spent about 20 minutes on the top. The bonus of coming down around this time is great low angle shadows on the hike and a sunset for your car ride out.

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[rwpontius]

Nice Trip Report. Thanks.
RP

[ibenick]

Nice shots there. :2thumbs:

[Sun Dance]

Looks great. Do you still have to pay to get over there? And do they still prohibit you from hiking Frary from the north end?

[Iceaxe]

:2thumbs:

[tmartenst]

Looks great. Do you still have to pay to get over there? And do they still prohibit you from hiking Frary from the north end?

$7 or $9 a car. I can't remember exactly. Not sure about the approach, although the main trail comes entirely from the north so maybe something is lost in translation.

[Sun Dance]

Ah. When I was there nine years ago they only allowed you on the extreme north end and only a few trails were open. They didn't want you hiking south of this arbitrary line, so I had to off-trail hike from the north end up ridges to the peak. They were just building the trailhead and trail from the east, basically straight under the peak. Do they have a trail from the north side now? How long is it? Are there still buffalo on the island?

[accadacca]

Awesome! The babies look very happy. :2thumbs:

[wasatchghost]

Thanks for the great report and pictures :2thumbs:

[tmartenst]

Do they have a trail from the north side now? How long is it? Are there still buffalo on the island?

Yes. Check for maps online, I'm sure there is something out there. The Frary Peak trail goes to Frary Peak and to Dooley's Knob. 3.5 miles, 2000 elevation gain. Yes, still buffalo.

[Audilard]

Great pics! Looks like you had a perfect weather day.