Comments about ‘Hike of the week: Frary Peak Trail — Antelope Island State Park, Davis County’

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Do not attempt this hike! My family went on this hike last summer and it about killed us. It is a brutal 7 miles.

I took my scout troop on this hike and it was a great hike. Nowhere else can you get some beautiful views of the Wasatch range on a clear day. I highly recommend this hike.

Apparently I disagree with Ernest T. Bass on virtually everything.
Went on this hike two weeks ago and found it to be one of the best I have been on - although it is a fall, winter, spring hike: summer would probably not be the best time since there is virtually no shade.

Great pictures of a beautiful hike. It's become one of my favorite hikes in Northern Utah. Outstanding views, and interesting geography along the way.

Our scout troop attempted the hike last Saturday but had to turn back when we got to the ridge because of the blizzard. We had a great time though. I'm anxious to try again next summer when I can actually see that incredible view.

I found the last part of the hike a little frightening. Temperatures were surprisingly passable because of breezes off the lake in August, but I found the make-shift "stairs" a little too crude for my taste. I am, however, afraid of heights and the area just below the peak is quite steep. I'd advise against hiking anything on Antelope Island between April and June because of noseeums (tiny biting flies that are not discouraged by any repellent I've tried so far). Summer brings Deer and Horse Flies. Fall and winter are mild on the island and there are no bugs. It is definitely the best time to go.

This is not just a casual hike, a 2000 ft elevation gain is no small feat. It will take 4+ hours and you have to earn the right to stand on top of the peak. The trail climbs steadily upward and is best attempted in the early spring and late fall to avoid the clouds of bugs. The view at the top is amazing and worth the climb for those who brave this trail.