Dooly Knob Trail is a 2.4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Syracuse, Utah that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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Dooly Knob offers decent views of the Great Salt Lake and the Wasatch Front, while overlooking the plains land of Antelope Island. There is plenty of wildlife. Buffalo, Antelope, Coyote, and various small rodents and birds live there. You will find a greater appreciation for the island by hiking.
Very nice hike overall, not too difficult. Great views of the island and the surrounding mountain ranges. The gnats were BRUTAL though!
Easy hike, beautiful views of all mountain ranges surrounding the great salt lake! Didn’t notice many bugs along the way, helped to have a breeze in the air. Lots of bugs are swarming close to the lake when you drive into the island, but no swarms up near the parking lot or on the hike.
With winter hanging on so long this year, we were looking to do a trail we were pretty sure would be dry - and this did the trick! There were bugs, but not biting ones (yet). It is an uphill climb except for a flat stretch near the top. Beautiful views right after the trail splits to Dooly Knob on both sides of the island. Our pup came with us on his first hike and loved it! I suspect you would only want to do this trail on a cooler day as it is 100% exposed. You could certainly bring kids as it’s not too challenging, but enough to feel like you accomplished something.
I took my two teenage kids hiking on the last day of spring break, 5 April. This was our first time hiking any of the trails on Antelope Island and we loved it. It was just hard enough to warm up the leg muscles for Frary Peak. The kids had a great time and the views were really nice!
Fairly easy hike I took my wife and kids (12,10,9,7,4) on. Good views despite an overcast day.
We only went half way since my husband just had work done on his knee, so we were taking it easy. What a gorgeous, dry trail! Beautiful views. Perfect temps (March 25). The kids (16, 12, 10, and 9) loved it. Can’t wait to come back and do the whole thing. Saw bison and antelope grazing!
Love this trail in the early spring every year! The 2, 4 and 6 year olds managed just fine without any carrying. Great lookout point that makes everyone feel accomplished!
Nice little offshoot from Frary Peak Trail. Hiked 12/3 after hard snow previous day. Had no problem with regular hiking boots.
Awesome day seeing the history of Salt Lake and Lake Bonneville. Saw some great wildlife sites including elk and wild buffalo. Had to take the chance to wade into the great salt lake. Once is enough for that! Highly recommend.
The trail is a bit steep in places, but not bad overall. There are amazing views along the way and at the top.
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Hiked this last week. It was a really fun and very pretty hike! Only downside is the amount of bugs at the beginning of the trail. Bring bug spray for sure!
I’d love to go back when there aren’t so many bugs. The trails and views were great!
Beautiful. Bring bug spray. It’s essential.
Brought my pup up at around 9am - perfect time. Only saw two other people. Hike up just sucks but it’s so worth it.
No a bad trail. Bugs are getting pretty bad from the upper parking lot to the first saddle.
I completed this hike with my husband and our friend Erin on April 15. This was a fun, beautiful hike. It was moderately steep much of the way, but since the trail was short, it wasn't too draining. For the second half of the hike, you can see both sides of the salt lake, which is nice. There are also grassy, rocky, little knolls that you can explore. Parts of it looked like scenes from The Lord of the Rings! We wish the sun would've peeped out on us, but overall still a pleasant hike and a fun time!
Short, easy hike with great views at the top!
Great short hike with some inclines, beautiful views! Recommend doing sunset
This is straight up. No shade.
Loved this awesome trail! It was a great time of year to visit too! No snow, the infamous gnats weren't yet swarming, and the temperature was perfect for hiking! My 3 and 5 year olds managed with relative ease, though we hike often, and the almost 2 year old got out of the carrier for a few stretches of the hike!
Great hike with awesome views. This was a good alternative to Frary Peak.
Fun little hike with 4 kids ages 10 to 17. Scenic views of the great Salt Lake. Saw plenty of bison. No bugs in February! Took about 1 hour and 45 minutes round trip.
Absolutely loved this trail! Overcast day with amazing views of the Buffalo, mule deer, grouse and pronghorn. The number of 6-8 point buck was impressive and the hike itself was perfect for my four year old daughter! She loved it and we’ll definitely be back!
Dogs are allowed on both this and Frairie peak. Cold and windy great hike straight up. Beautiful views.
This trail has a decent climb that is probably better done earlier in the day. We went mid day in July and there is no shade so it was a little hot. The views from the top were AMAZING and unique. I would definitely do this again next time we are in the area.
Bugs were not nearly as bad as expected. Zero shade throughout, so even though it's not a very long hike, bring more water than you expect to need. I had 2L in my hydropac and ran out shortly after reaching the top. Even though it was a hot and sunny day, the wind from the lake gave my sweaty bare arms chills, so I'd suggest longer sleeves.
Great views! The bugs were only Bad in some of the shaded areas near the higher rocks. Other than that- an overall pleasant hike.
We saw some antelope and byson. Steep hike. Great outing but the bugs were aweful and made it bearable. They just hached - will go earlier next year.
