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But today as we look outĪt the lake, it's blue.

There are a few fish that liveĪt the outlet of some of the freshwater rivers, and- And there are brine shrimp, and algae, in fact there'sĪ particular kind of algae that makes the water turn pinkish-red, and that was true when Of these terminal basins that exist in the world. And especially with salt, very much like the Dead Here from rivers and streams, collects and then simply evaporates. This is a terminal basin, a huge lake that hadīeen largely freshwater, but there is no outlet, so the water, once it flows Smithson first created it, where it was an intersection But we're not seeing this the way that it existed when We're standing right in the middle, at the edge of the It is also an excellent lunch spot.Smithson hired several people to help him create Spiral Jetty. This offers excellent views of the Spiral Jetty and surrounding area. Though most just walk the path of the Spiral Jetty, snap a few pictures, and move on, I would recommend following the social trail from the parking area that meanders its way up to the top of the small hill. Visiting the jetty almost feels like a pilgrimage of sorts. If it is not covered in water, it would be a crime not to walk the gentle spiral to its center. The rock path of the jetty is about 1500' long. The end of the road marks the parking area for the Spiral Jetty, with the Jetty prominent a short distance away. As recently as 2008 oil and mineral companies have shown interest in exploratory drilling in the area. The casing was too rusted to determine a date. Oil exploration around Rozel Point, near the Spiral Jetty, has been occurring since the 1800's, so I assume this was an old exploratory well site. At the end of the road in the lake is a capped drill pipe.

This is worth a short visit to check out. Just before reaching the Spiral Jetty, there is an old road and wooden timber poles/structures in the lake. This is a place that changes year-to-year, season to season, and one I recommend visiting more than once. Bring shoes to change into if you are going to be wading! Towels recommended as well.Sunrises and sunsets are dramatic and a great time to visit.Winter is idyllic if there isn't much snow in the area. Fall, winter, and spring would be my recommended times to visit. Bugs can be problematic in the summer.Be sure to have supplies and water in your vehicle it is a long way to the nearest services.The road used to be fairly rough, but as of 2017, is well graded and passable by most vehicles.I've visited the Spiral Jetty numerous times over the years, starting back in the early 2000's. Above those levels, and the jetty slowly disappears into the lake. If the Great Salt Lake level is below about 4195, the top of the Jetty is exposed. The Spiral Jetty can be anywhere from high and dry to completely submerged depending on the level of the Great Salt Lake when you visit. This is a fascinating piece of art, and a place I highly recommend visiting. Smithson wasn't happy with the results, so the jetty was re-build a second time in two days leaving the final shape that is there today. Construction spanned 6 days using heavy machinery. His vision of the Spiral Jetty was likely built on the north side of the Great Salt Lake to take advantage of the blood red color that predominates in the water of the very salty north arm of the Great Salt Lake where pink-tinged salt loving bacteria and algae grow. This work of art was created in the spring of 1970 by American sculptor Robert Smithson. The Spiral Jetty was named the official state work of art by the Utah legislature in 2017.