A flexible day
Bonneville Salt Flats
A white, perfectly flat expanse of salt crust near Wendover, famous for land speed records each August and September.
The day
- Great Salt Lake State Park and Saltair
A quick stop on the lakeshore on your way out of the valley.
- The Salt Flats rest area
Off I-80 east of Wendover, with a viewing area and signs about the flats.
- Bonneville Speedway
Watch for races in late summer; at other times, walk out on the salt when it is dry.
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Full day, 123 miles
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Half day, about 20 miles of mountain road