Shorelands Preserve

About this event

This event showcases The Nature Conservancy’s amazing Shorelands Preserve located west of Layton on the wetlands bordering the Great Salt Lake. Throughout the season approximately 167 different bird species are known to frequent this area to include Sandhill Cranes, Barn Owls, Northern Harrier Hawks, Redwing Blackbirds, Meadowlarks and Canada Geese -- making this is a terrific venue for birders, nature photography and anyone seeking a fun change of pace to trekking traditional trails as we’ll be on a boardwalk the entire way.

Our itinerary is to stroll around the Preserve’s one-mile-long boardwalk then climb a three-story tall observation tower the Nature Conservancy has constructed to showcase this unique ecosystem. We’ve observed deer moving throughout the wetlands in the past.

Plan on about 60-90 minutes at the Preserve. Bring your bird books, binoculars, and cameras if you have these interests. Meet Elliott in the parking lot at the Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve at 10:00am. Bring insect repellent just in case. No dogs.

Trailhead Information: In Layton drive Gentile Street west to 3200 West and turn south. The Shorelands Preserve is located about 1.3 miles south. If driving the West Davis Highway (SR-177) exit on 2700 West, then north to Gentile Street, and then west to 3200 West. There are restrooms at the trailhead. Trailhead parking is limited.

From Utah Outdoors