Even with all those vehicles out there, we were still fairly spread out as we drove around. We noticed a few hundred other people doing the exact same thing we were doing. We didn’t know where to go as there are no roads, so we just picked a random destination and started driving there. So make sure you have floor mats or some kind of protection for the inside of your car. It was easy to get off but every time we took a step, we would get about a half inch of salt stuck to our shoes. We quickly discovered that the salt was sticky and stuck to just about everything including our shoes and the paws of my friend’s dog. A friend and I, along with his dog, spent the afternoon driving all over the salt and exploring what we could. The road to the salt flats is paved and it ends at an information signpost where you can read about some of the speed records that have taken place here. I have been to the salt flats many times but this was the first time I drove my car all over the area. And yes, this tastes exactly like regular table salt so don’t go eating giant handfuls of it even though your brain keeps making you think this is all snow. Wear long sleeves and long pants because the UV rays can be extremely harsh. Make sure to bring sunglasses because with the glare from the sun on the super white salt it can literally be blinding. It is setup as an open area so you just go wherever you want! Just be careful of the wet areas and stick to the more sturdy ground.

It’s over 12 miles long and 5 miles wide! A geologist named this area after a Army officer named Benjamin Bonneville who spent a lot of time out west exploring in the 1830s.

The salt flats are 46 square miles of level crusty salt for you to drive or run as far as you can. The Bonneville Salt Flats are located near Wendover, Utah in what Utahn’s call the West Desert. Travelling on the salt flats in the spring is not recommended with all the water on top.

Don’t do crazy things or drive where it may be flooded because you will get stuck in the mud. If this is your first time driving on the salt flats then go easy. Note: the salt flats are closed when they are wet or flooded so read the signpost at the end of the paved road for any notices or alerts before you explore.

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