3.7 km away
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
Bloods Lake
Park City and Deer Valley
A classic alpine lake hike that's perfect for the whole family.
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 4.3 km
- Ascent
- 160 m
- Descent
- 160 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.8 km
- High Point
- 2.9 km
- Gradient
- 6˚
The Bloods Lake Trail is an extremely popular hike to a gorgeous alpine lake that is easily accessible from Guardsman Pass, above the ultra-popular tourist destination of Park City. With just 525 feet of climbing along its 2.7-mile round-trip distance, this fairly moderate hike is generally considered to be family-friendly.
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Description
The trail is well-developed, with a large trailhead with restrooms, an ample parking lot, and stone benches along the trail that allow hikers to rest if they need to catch their breath.
Even though Bloods Lake might seem over-developed to some hikers, you can't argue with the beauty. On this hike, you'll get to enjoy gorgeous mountain meadows filled with wildflowers, whispering aspen groves, towering pine forests, long-range views, and of course: a gorgeous lake at the end of it.
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Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Picturesque
- Wild flowers
- Water features
- Family friendly
- Forestry or heavy vegetation
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- Distance
- 9.9 km
- Ascent
- 803 m
- Descent
- 803 m
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- Distance
- 6.3 km
- Ascent
- 393 m
- Descent
- 393 m
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- Distance
- 7.9 km
- Ascent
- 385 m
- Descent
- 385 m
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A scenic climb up the slopes of Park City Mountain Resort.
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- Distance
- 6.9 km
- Ascent
- 428 m
- Descent
- 53 m
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Spiro-Armstrong Loop
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Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 523 m
- Descent
- 521 m
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Dawns Trail
Hiker-only trail with views over Park City
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 3.5 km
- Ascent
- 208 m
- Descent
- 208 m
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Gambel Oak Trail
Uphill jaunt through hillside forest over Park City
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 4.4 km
- Ascent
- 142 m
- Descent
- 142 m
5.8 km away
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
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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
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