Roadside oddityHidden gem

Spiral Jetty

Rozel Point, Utah

A 1970 earthwork of black basalt spiralling into the Great Salt Lake.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours
Spiral Jetty
Sculpture: Robert Smithson 1938-1973Image:Soren.harward at en.wikipedia · Public domain

Robert Smithson built a 1,500-foot coil of basalt rocks in the lake. The water levels change the colour of the lake. The drive to the site is on gravel and takes around an hour.

Good to know

  • Check conditions before driving
  • Bring water and sun protection
  • It looks best in low water
Getting there
Gravel road for the last miles
Vehicles
Fine in any car

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