Utah’s Premier Mountain Town: Best Hikes in Park City

The best hiking trails high in the Wasatch Mountains above the epic destination of Park City, Utah.

Hiking Easy, Moderate, Difficult

Description

"The variety of activities that take you outdoors in Park City is truly mind-boggling,” writes VisitParkCity.com "Our historic mountain town can take you from enjoying a concert under the stars to racing down one of our hundreds of miles of mountain biking trails in the same day. And the same goes for hiking, hot air ballooning, fly fishing, horseback riding, river rafting and any number of recreation activities that will get your heart racing and your desire for Park City family fun satisfied.”

While Park City might not be as well known for its hiking as it is for downhill skiing and mountain biking, that just means the hidden hiking gems in the Wasatch are yours for the taking! In this guidebook, we’ve outlined a variety of hikes from easily-accessible routes that share the trail with mountain bikes, to peak hikes high up in the mountains. We attempted as often as possible to feature hiking-only trails in this guidebook, so if you’re looking for even more trails, be sure to read the corresponding mountain biking guidebook for Park City.

Sources: https://www.visitparkcity.com/things-to-do/sports-outdoors/?gclid=CjwKCAjwycfkBRAFEiwAnLX5IWR-ZR6Avk4HI9NoA9PihBQqqCtyneIG8vKIg786Q2UwG2ZE7FpSXhoCWOwQAvDBwE

Routes included

Bald Mountain via the Silver Lake Trail

Hike the slopes of Deer Valley Resort to the panoramic summit of Bald Mountain.

Moderate Hiking

Distance: 6.3 km
Ascent: 393 m
Descent: 393 m

Bald Mountain via Ontario Canyon Trail

Hike through forest and along grassy ski slopes to the summit of Bald Mountain in Deer Valley Resort.

Moderate Hiking

Distance: 7.9 km
Ascent: 385 m
Descent: 385 m

Mid Mountain Trail

A scenic mountainside traverse linking Deer Valley and Park City Resorts.

Moderate Hiking

Distance: 42 km
Ascent: 1.1 km
Descent: 1.2 km

Red Cloud Trail

Hiker-only trail to the top of Flagstaff Mountain in Deer Valley Resort.

Moderate Hiking

Distance: 5 km
Ascent: 303 m
Descent: 303 m

Spiro-Armstrong Loop

Meander through aspen groves and pine glades in a quiet canyon on Park City Mountain Resort.

Moderate Hiking

Distance: 15 km
Ascent: 523 m
Descent: 521 m

Dawns Trail

Hiker-only trail with views over Park City

Moderate Hiking

Distance: 3.5 km
Ascent: 208 m
Descent: 208 m

Jenni's Trail

A scenic climb up the slopes of Park City Mountain Resort.

Moderate Hiking

Distance: 6.9 km
Ascent: 428 m
Descent: 53 m

Iron Canyon

Short but steep forest trail on the edge of Park City to an overlook of the resort and town.

Moderate Hiking

Distance: 3.1 km
Ascent: 279 m
Descent: 279 m

Lambs Canyon to Millvue Peak

A steep hike through a forested canyon to a high pass, with the option to continue along the ridge to a panoramic summit.

Difficult Hiking

Distance: 8.1 km
Ascent: 690 m
Descent: 689 m

Rob's Trail

Hike up a ridgeline through aspens and pines to a view over Canyons Resort.

Moderate Hiking

Distance: 6.7 km
Ascent: 245 m
Descent: 245 m

Farm Trail

Easy walk along a paved path, passing a historic farm building and a trickling creek.

Easy Hiking

Distance: 3.2 km
Ascent: 65 m
Descent: 30 m

Gambel Oak Trail

Uphill jaunt through hillside forest over Park City

Moderate Hiking

Distance: 4.4 km
Ascent: 142 m
Descent: 142 m

Fantasy Ridge

Often called the best hike in Park City, Fantasy Ridge is an adventurous traverse of an exposed ridgeline that leads to the highest point in Park City.

Moderate Hiking