Park City, Utah
Park City is Utah’s best destination for any and every mountain adventure you can think of. With a lift that takes you directly from downtown straight to Park City Mountain, you really can’t beat the access to the mountains. Go from grabbing a coffee on Main Street to taking in an epic summit view of the Wasatch Range in just minutes. Fly fishing, hiking, mountain biking, hot air balloon rides, alpine coasters, zip lines, and even bobsledding are all options for a day spent in Park City.
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Park City, Utah
Park City Mountain Ski Resort Trail
18.24 mi / 3468 ft gainPark City Mountain Ski Resort Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Park City, Utah.Read more -
Park City, Utah
Hike Past Mining Relics in Daly Canyon
4.02.5 mi / 500 ft gainTo get to Daly Canyon, just continue up Main Street in Park City. The road turns to dirt soon after the last house and a gate is closed across the road not far beyond that. Hiking, biking, or jogging up the old road you'll have the stream to your left and about a 1/4 mile up you'll see the old J...Read more -
Park City, Utah
Run the Historic Park City Union Pacific Rail Trail
28 mi / 800 ft gainThe Park City Rail Trail is a fantastic trail for walks, running, and biking in the spring, summer, and fall. During the winter it's groomed so you can Nordic ski, fat bike, run or walk. Park City's historic Union Pacific Rail Trail has been paved from Bonanza Drive in Park City all the way out ...Read more -
Park City, Utah
Mountain Bike Deer Valley, Park City
5.07 mi / 1200 ft gainIf you’re a downhill bomber, you came to the right place. The resort has lift-served singletrack of every difficulty with machine-built table tops, berms, tree runs and technical obstacles. If cross country is more your scene, there are miles of forested climbs, beautiful views and enjoyable down...Read more -
Park City, Utah
Bike or Hike Park City's Mid Mountain Trail
5.022.8 mi / 4457 ft gainThe Mid-Mountain Trail is unique to Park City. It's an epic trail that connects Deer Valley, to Park City Mountain Resort, and Canyons Village. Traversing at approximately 8,300 feet elevation, the trail is comprised of 13 sections and is a 22.8 mile point-to-point ride from Deer Valley to Canyon...Read more -
Park City, Utah
Deer Valley Resort
5.07.51 mi / 1161 ft gainDeer Valley Resort is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Park City, Utah.Read more -
Park City, Utah
McPolin Barn
A historic farmstead, The McPolin Farmstead is north of Park City, Utah. A fun place to visit with the family. It has buildings constructed c.1921 and later, including a large dairy barn. The lovely trail, named after the farm is nearby to walk along.Read more -
Park City, Utah
Hike Quarry Mountain in Park City
2.2 mi / 740 ft gainThe Quarry Mountain trail is a less-traveled option than the Iron Mountain trail in Park City offering unique views of McPolin Farm to the west, Kimball Junction and Old Ranch Road to the north, Park City to the south, and Promontory Ranch to the East. The trail starts at the McPolin Farm parking...Read more -
Park City, Utah
Hike Empire Pass Ridge
3.25 mi / 800 ft gainStarting at an elevation of 8,960 feet at Empire Pass, the trail follows the ridge to the west. It starts off on a gravel road, but quickly turns into a single-track trail once you pass the buried water tank. For the most part, you will stay on the ridge and have great views of Clayton Peak, Deer...Read more -
Salt Lake City, Utah
Hike Clayton Peak in Utah's Wasatch Mountains
4.03 mi / 1600 ft gainClayton Peak is approximately 1.5 miles from Guardsman Pass (3 miles round trip), and you'll gain about 1,600 feet of climbing. There is parking on top of the pass, but it fills up quickly with hikers and mountain bikers during peak season as this serves as the trailhead for Bloods Lake, Jupiter...Read more -
Salt Lake City, Utah
Backpack to Bloods and Lackawaxen Lakes
4.84 mi / 1040 ft gainThis trail is just outside of Big Cottonwood Canyon which forbids both dogs and swimming due to the Salt Lake watershed. As a result, dogs and swimming are more than welcome. Blood Lake and Lackawaxen Lake Trailhead can be reached by driving up Big Cottonwood approximately 15 miles until the tur...Read more -
Salt Lake City, Utah
Mountain Bike the Wasatch Crest Trail
5.0There are two popular starting points from Guardsman Road. The lower trail climbs and the higher one trail descends, then they converge at Scott's Pass below Puke Hill. The shuttled ride ends with a pavement rush down Mill Creek Canyon (and a possible detour onto Mill Creek Pipeline on the way do...Read more -
Park City, Utah
Hike Fantasy Ridge to Desolation Peak from Canyons Village
5.06.5 mi / 2000 ft gainThe easiest way to start this hiking only trail is to jump on the Red Pine Gondola at the Canyons Village of Park City Mountain Resort. If you have an Epic Pass, the lift is free. Otherwise, you'll need to buy a ticket to ride to the base of Red Pine Lodge. From the base of Red Pine Lodge (8,000...Read more -
Salt Lake City, Utah
Photograph Guardsman Pass & The Alpine Loop
5.0Since this is a loop you can start at either end, but this is the way we did it. Start driving up Big Cottonwood Canyon. Enjoy the views and take in the impressive peaks on either side of the road. See the changes in vegetation as you gain elevation in the canyon. As you near the top and pass Sol...Read more -
Salt Lake City, Utah
Snowboard or Ski Guardsman Pass
4.0If you want to escape the crowds and get in some nice powder, then a hike up Guardsman Pass is well worth the effort. To reach the trail, park on the side streets just below the gates to avoid the no parking signs and keep your tires just on the road to avoid getting stuck.When you pack up your g...Read more -
Park City, Utah
Hike, Run, Bike Rob's Trail in Park City
4.02.8 mi / 705 ft gainRob's Trail is a perennial favorite among Park City locals for year-round hiking, trail running, or mountain biking. The trail is primarily an out-and-back, but it if you go a bit further it can be combined with other trails to create a loop. The trail meanders through aspen and pine trees on the...Read more
Camping and Lodging in Park City
Salt Lake City, Utah
Redman Campground
Overview
Redman Campground is located in scenic Big Cottonwood Canyon at an elevation of 8,300 feet. Salt Lake City is conveniently close...
Brighton, Utah
Spruces Big Cottonwood
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Spruces Campground is located in scenic Big Cottonwood Canyon at an elevation of 7,500 feet. Salt Lake City is conveniently clos...
Albion Basin Road
Albion Basin
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Albion Basin Campground, just 15 miles from Sandy, Utah, is set among shady white pines and aspens in its beautiful namesake bas...
Salt Lake City, Utah
Jordan Pines
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Jordan Pines Campground is located in scenic Big Cottonwood Canyon at an elevation of 7500 feet. Salt Lake City is conveniently ...
Sandy, Utah
The Cliff Lodge
The Cliff Lodge at Snowbird is one of North America’s most iconic ski lodges. The majesty of Little Cottonwood Canyon can be explored fro...
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Sandy, Utah
Tanners Flat
Overview
Tanners Flat Campground is located in scenic Little Cottonwood Canyon at an elevation of 7,200 feet, just 6 miles from Sandy, Ut...
