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A portions of Silver Island Mountain, Utah.

Bureau of Land Management
Utah State Office
P.O. Box 45155
Salt Lake City, Utah 84145
Phone: 801-539-4001

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Silver Island Mountain National Back Country Byway follows a 54-mile loop through Utah's Great Basin Desert. It traverses the Silver Island Mountains. As you drive, you'll see the Bonneville Salt Flats of the Great Salt Lake. At various places along the route, note the wagon ruts indented into the ground by pioneers. These ruts have remained for over 130 years.

Revel in the relaxing solitude of Silver Island Mountains. Hiking, rock hounding on terraces, and racing on the Bonneville Salt Flats are all viable recreational activities here.

Area: N/A
Elevation: 4,279 feet
Fees: None
Hours: N/A
Visitor Center: None
Facilities: N/A
Directions:

Take I-80 Exit 4 and drive north 1.2 miles. Turn left .8 miles on a gravel road, then turn right at a sign for Silver Island Mountains.

Coordinates: Map Coordinates (NAD83): 40 45.722N; 113 59.995W.
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Regulations:
Precautions:
  • This is a graded gravel and dirt road can become unstable when wet and is safer to drive in summer and fall, when it is dry. Four wheel drive is recommended for exploring adjacent canyons and washes.
  • See Backcountry Considerations.
  • See Backcountry Emergencies.
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Silver Island Mountain Backcountry Byway, Utah.
 Camping
There are no established campgrounds along this route.
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 Hiking
There are no established hiking trails in this area.
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Wendover Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 2468, West Wendover, Nevada 89883; phone: 775-664-3414.

Silver Island Mountains

Silver Island Mountain Loop Scenic Byway

Silver Island Mountain National Back Country Byway
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