Bonneville Salt Flats

A BLM-managed salt pan the agency describes as "about 12 miles long and 5 miles wide" across "a 30,000 acre expanse of hard, white salt crust on the western edge of the Great Salt Lake Basin," roughly 120 miles west of Salt Lake City. BLM states it has served as "the racing grounds for generations of land speed racers from around the world," and is also used for archery competitions, running races, photography and scientific research. BLM's published directions are from Interstate 80 Exit 4 near Wendover, following signs to the Speedway and turning onto Leppy Pass Road.