There are ways to connect with Wasatch Crest from the resorts or from trails on the other side of the range, but the easiest access is at Guardsman Pass because you can drive there from Park City and get on the Wasatch Crest right away. The pass is also a popular overlook and trailhead for casual hikes, however, so you may find the parking lot full. If that’s the case, drive a bit farther and start at the Wasatch Crest Connector instead. You’ll skip the crowds without missing much of the trail.

Once on the crest, you’ll rise and fall with the terrain overlooking Park City Resort’s upper bowls, and enjoy views of Utah’s highest peaks on the horizons. If you go the full distance of the route mapped here, you’ll finish on the flank of Peak Ninety-Nine 90, which is part of Canyons Resort. On the “backside” of this peak is Lake Desolation, a pristine pool in a sparsely wooded alpine bowl. A side trail drops down to the lake, in case you need to cool off or filter water. When you’re ready, turn around and experience the whole ridgeline in the other direction.

The Wasatch Crest Trail does not end at Lake Desolation but continues a few more miles northward, so you can extend the run if you wish. There’s also the option to stage a car at Lower Big Water Trailhead on Mill Creek Canyon Road, to make a one-way shuttle run. Also, don’t forget about options for making a loop with trails in Park City or Canyons Resort. The extensive network makes many routes possible, but the highlight of any of them is the airy, eye-popping traverse of the Wasatch Crest.

Sources: https://www.stayparkcity.com/blog/top-park-city-hikes/ https://utah.com/mountain-biking/wasatch-crest