The road starts where State Road 210 ends at Alta resort. The first part of the road is generally groomed, turning into well-packed ski tracks the higher you go. Dropping anywhere from the road puts you into the resort, and skinning up anything to the north puts you in unpatrolled terrain. The road ends at Catherine's Pass in between Alta and Brighton. More backcountry zones can be reached from there, but it's most common for skiers to return through Alta to the car.

Summer Road can close periodically for avalanche control or other reasons. You can check for updates on Alta's Uphill Travel webpage.