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    Top Spots in and near Summit County

    • Park City, Utah

      Hike Past Mining Relics in Daly Canyon

      4.0
      2.5 mi / 500 ft gain
      To 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...
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    • Park City, Utah

      Park City Mountain Ski Resort Trail

      18.24 mi / 3468 ft gain
      Park City Mountain Ski Resort Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Park City, Utah.
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    • Park City, Utah

      Hike Empire Pass Ridge

      3.25 mi / 800 ft gain
      Starting 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...
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    • Park City, Utah

      Bike or Hike Park City's Mid Mountain Trail

      5.0
      22.8 mi / 4457 ft gain
      The 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...
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    • Park City, Utah

      Deer Valley Resort

      5.0
      7.51 mi / 1161 ft gain
      Deer Valley Resort is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Park City, Utah.
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    • Salt Lake City, Utah

      Hike Clayton Peak in Utah's Wasatch Mountains

      4.0
      3 mi / 1600 ft gain
      Clayton 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...
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    • Salt Lake City, Utah

      Backpack to Bloods and Lackawaxen Lakes

      4.8
      4 mi / 1040 ft gain
      This 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...
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    • Salt Lake City, Utah

      Mountain Bike the Wasatch Crest Trail

      5.0
      There 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...
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    • Park City, Utah

      Run the Historic Park City Union Pacific Rail Trail

      28 mi / 800 ft gain
      The 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 ...
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    • Park City, Utah

      Mountain Bike Deer Valley, Park City

      5.0
      7 mi / 1200 ft gain
      If 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...
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    • Salt Lake City, Utah

      Photograph Guardsman Pass & The Alpine Loop

      5.0
      Since 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...
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    • Salt Lake City, Utah

      Snowboard or Ski Guardsman Pass

      4.0
      If 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...
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    • 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.
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    • Park City, Utah

      Hike Quarry Mountain in Park City

      2.2 mi / 740 ft gain
      The 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...
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    • Salt Lake City, Utah

      Backcountry Ski USA Bowl

      1.6 mi / 1700 ft gain
      To get the the trailhead, drive up Big Cottonwood Canyon until you reach the upper entrance into Solitude Ski Resort. You can park on the road just below the entrance to the resort. Across the street is a road called Old Stage Road, this is where the trail head begins. The road is covered in snow...
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    • Brighton, Utah

      Hike and Camp at the Twin Lakes Reservoir

      5 mi / 650 ft gain
      The trailhead begins at the Solitude Nordic Center. Walking around Silver Lake, you get a chance to observe the ducks and lovely wetlands area. This trail then leads you into the lower aspens, and if you are hiking just as fall colors have begun to emerge, they create a glowing effect in the wood...
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    Camping and Lodging in Summit County

    Redman Campground
    Salt Lake City, Utah

    Redman Campground

    Spruces   Big Cottonwood
    Brighton, Utah

    Spruces Big Cottonwood

    Albion Basin
    Albion Basin Road

    Albion Basin

    Jordan Pines
    Salt Lake City, Utah

    Jordan Pines

    The Cliff Lodge
    Sandy, Utah

    The Cliff Lodge

    From $300 / night

    Tanners Flat
    Sandy, Utah

    Tanners Flat

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Summit County

    Make Newpark Resort Your Home Base in Park City

    Make Newpark Resort Your Home Base in Park City

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    Your Basecamp for Adventure in Park City, Utah

    Your Basecamp for Adventure in Park City, Utah

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    Go Wild at Deer Valley this Summer

    Go Wild at Deer Valley this Summer

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    3 Summer Adventures at Deer Valley in Park City, Utah

    3 Summer Adventures at Deer Valley in Park City, Utah

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    8 Bucket List Summer Adventures in Park City, Utah

    8 Bucket List Summer Adventures in Park City, Utah

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    Park City's Backyard: The 8 Best Adventures In The Uintas

    Park City's Backyard: The 8 Best Adventures In The Uintas

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