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Deer Valley - Park City

Quintessential Utah: Park City’s 10 Best Trail Runs

From rugged peaks to high desert plains, plus all the aspen groves and alpine meadows in between, run through it all in Utah's quintessential mountain town.

Trail Running Easy, Moderate, Difficult

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Deer Valley - Park City
Deer Valley - Park City Photo: Giuseppe Milo

Description

Park City, Utah—known for powdery white winters and the vacation lifestyle year-round—is a hotspot for trails in the summer and fall, and not just for resort-goers. Most trails are accessible to the public for free, even the ones that crisscross the ski slopes of the resorts, so you can save your money for Park City’s numerous other amenities. You’ll find accommodations that are conveniently close to trailheads, trailside restaurants within the resorts, and if you decide to spare your legs one day, you can take a scenic chairlift to access trails higher up the mountains.

Another part of Park City’s allure is the variety of elevations and environments through which you can run. The town sits at approximately 7000 feet, which is high elevation according to most people’s lungs, but the mountains go up from there. Once acclimated, you can glide through aspen glades and conifer forests on the slopes, or go even higher to suck air at timberline on the Wasatch Crest. For mellower terrain with classic Western scenery, cruise the lower-elevation trails through sagebrush plains and hilly rangeland.

Park City has a trail for every type of runner, and there’s enough terrain to keep you exploring for many seasons. Whether you’re a regular or visiting for the first time, this guide to trails in the resorts and surrounding area will help you find the perfect new routes to run.

Routes included

Armstrong-Spiro Loop

Armstrong-Spiro Loop

Sustained climb through leafy forest, then a fast descent with wide-open views over Park City.

Moderate Trail Running

Distance
9.6 km
Ascent
371 m
Descent
371 m

Jenni's-CMG Loop

Jenni's-CMG Loop

Excellent training run that begins from the Park City base area, among a host of other summer activities.

Moderate Trail Running

Distance
3.8 km
Ascent
173 m
Descent
173 m

Bald Mountain Loop at Deer Valley

Bald Mountain Loop at Deer Valley

A climb and descent with a rewarding summit, on hiker-only trails at Deer Valley Resort.

Moderate Trail Running

Distance
7 km
Ascent
386 m
Descent
387 m

Sweeney's Switchbacks and John's Trail

Sweeney's Switchbacks and John's Trail

A mountain run that starts from Park City’s Main Street, through aspen forest and alongside relics of the mining days.

Difficult Trail Running

Distance
10 km
Ascent
408 m
Descent
408 m

Lost Prospector Loop

Lost Prospector Loop

An enjoyable Park City locals’ trail, easily accessible from Old Town and the resort.

Moderate Trail Running

Distance
5.7 km
Ascent
178 m
Descent
178 m

Glenwild Loop

Glenwild Loop

An ideal running loop in a network of trails just up the road from Park City.

Moderate Trail Running

Distance
14 km
Ascent
342 m
Descent
342 m
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