The Best Summer Activities in Park City, Utah for Adventure Seekers

Park City has 400+ miles of trails for you to explore and a lot of that singletrack winds through the hills around town. We have beginner, intermediate, and advanced trails, bike parks, and pump tracks to satiate any ability level and style of riding. Adaptive riders are welcome too  with accessible trails built around town. From Kimball Junction to Deer Valley, Park City Mountain, and more—some of our favorite trails include Jenni's, Armstrong, and the Round Valley system.

If you're new to mountain biking or unsure of where to go, try a guided mountain bike trip, and get rid of the guess work of where to ride. Along the way you'll get insight into Park City's Native American roots and silver mining past. Mountain biking in Park City is one of the easiest ways to get to know our wonderful town.

The hiking in Park City is all time! Our comprehensive trail system winds throughout our slice of the Wasatch range with alpine views that will make your mind explode! Stand in awe of high alpine lakes, tree-covered valleys, aspen groves, and granite peaks. You'll feel like you are in another world but only 15 minutes away from Main Street, Park City! The same bike trails we mention above can be hiked as well. Park City's 400+ miles of trails make for some extensive loop options—allowing you to plan a hike as long as you want. Check out Park City's trail map to start building routes or stop by a local outdoor outfitter or the Visitor Center for recommendations. 

Giddy Up—an iconic adventure in Park City is heading out on the trail with your trusty steed. And what a way to experience the awe and wonder of our natural world than by horseback. You’ll meander through aspen groves and get your heart pumping on what should be an adventure of a lifetime. If you have limited horseback riding experience, you can find a stable and tour that will allow you to get the most out of our spectacular terrain.

We have many tour operators that can offer authentic western horseback riding experiences that will give you an escape from the hustle and bustle of your life outside of Park City. With thousands of square acreage throughout the valley, some might go a lifetime on horseback and never see the same spot twice. So bring your curiosity and your love of animals to the wild West and take life by the reins.

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Looking for a fun and sustainable way to get around and enjoy all that Park City has to offer this summer? Well, look no further than the Summit Bike Share program. Launched in 2017, the bike share system provides a network of 20 stations and over 200 electric-assist bicycles available 24/7. These shared bikes are a great alternate transit option for residents and visitors to explore the area and are perfect for errands, commuting, or recreation. Park City's bike share program helps minimize traffic and creates a more environmentally friendly and sustainable mode of transportation for our community.

Check out this fun e-bike ride we’ve put together to help you get from Kimball Junction to Main Street Park City without using your car and traveling through the 224 corridors.

Did you know that a short drive away from downtown Park City is two of the most productive fisheries in Utah? The Provo River carves through the Heber Valley and flows down Provo Canyon. Across the valley, the Weber River connects the Echo and Rockport reservoirs. Both of these waters are blue ribbon fisheries meaning they are quality fly fishing locations where the state ensures that the water is plentiful, the shores are accessible, and the fish keep jumping. When fly fishing season is in full swing, and you’re up for the adventure of wading through some of the most beautiful and pristine rivers in the Wasatch Range, check out our host of fly fishing guiding outfitters and tackle shops. Maybe sign up for a lesson so you can understand how to master the art of the cast, as it takes skill, patience, and determination.

Have you ever done stand-up paddleboard yoga in a geothermal crater!? Well, join the select few who have on a trip with Park City Yoga Adventures for a unique yoga experience where you challenge your mind, body, and balance while enjoying restorative geothermal water that stays at a constant 90-94 degrees. The Homestead Crater was created over 10,000 years ago, and the spring is hidden within a 55-foot tall, beehive-shaped limestone rock. Adventurous yogis tap into water's healing benefits and restorative power and enjoy some meditative breaths while focusing on stability, balance, and core strength.

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One of our favorite summer past times is to enjoy some outdoor music. Mountain Town Music, a local nonprofit, produces over 250 community concerts annually! There are tens of venues scattered around Summit Country for locals and visitors to enjoy music outdoors and soak up what summer is all about in a mountain town—fun, fresh air, and friends. This year, concerts are returning to City Park, close to Main Street, and a mellow adventure would be renting bikes or hopping on a bike share, grabbing some snacks and cold beverages, and heading over to the park to enjoy some tunes.

Do you want to feel adventurous by living vicariously through some incredible athletes? Then look no further than Utah Olympic Park’s Flying Aces Freestyle Show! This half-hour choreographed production will leave you breathless as the Flying Aces, a group of Olympians, National Team skiers, and snowboarders, perform acrobatic feats as they soar up to 60 feet in the air before landing in the Park’s Spence Eccles Olympic Freestyle Pool.

You can catch the show at 6:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, Mid-June thru Labor Day Weekend. Tickets are available now!

With access to many rivers and lakes, water sports are an excellent summer adventure to cool you off from the Utah heat. Rivers will be raging this summer with the snow runoff, so enjoy the refreshing white waters of the Weber River and Provo River by going rafting, kayaking, or tubing. Regarding rafting, there are plenty of options for groups of any size or experience level. Board a raft with family or friends and take an exhilarating ride down the river! 

A few options for guided river rafting include All Seasons Adventures, Utah Outdoor Adventure, Destination Sports and Adventures, and Park City Rafting, which offer a wide range of rafting and kayaking tours ranging in length from two hours to a full day. The tours are tailored to different ages and ability levels so the whole family can join.

If golf is more your speed of adventure, then do not fret, as Park City and the surrounding area are home to six public courses within twenty minutes of town. And it’s true; you CAN golf the same day you fly in. We dare you! Playing in the mountains is truly spectacular. You’ll spend an idyllic, vista-filled day taking in the natural beauty of your surroundings while experiencing the fantastic gift to golfers of mountain air, helping balls soar across fairways and making every shot, well maybe not every shot, feel heroic. Checkout the many golf courses in and near Park City and grab a tee time.

This list wouldn’t be complete without mentioning Woodward Park City! Woodward has a fully integrated campus comprising a state-of-the-art action sports hub, more than 80 acres of action sports, and mountain parks that encourage intuitive growth and safe progression. In the summer, Woodward has lift-accessible downhill mountain bike trails, comprehensive progression parks, BMX dirt jumps, and an outdoor action sports facility with a skatepark and an indoor facility with foam pits, jumps, and trampolines. Let your child or your inner child run wild!

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