Tag - Hiking

Between thickets of pine trees, sagebrush, and rock are the caramel dirt roads of the Park City trail system. Trails that lead the town to tip and summit to lake, winding through wildflowers, climbing past Aspens, skipping over snowmelt creeks, and gliding across grassy ski runs. Trails that bloom as winter fades, flowering with a new season of sport in a town that seems to call hikers and bikers with the same volume and enthusiasm it does skiers and snowboarders, saying boldly, with her red tulips and blue skies, I’ve changed, again, and maybe, for the better.  

Fall may not be the longest season in Park City, but it’s nothing short of spectacular. As the sunlight begins to wane, the trees begin to put on a show for us, and this special season presents itself in a display of color that one must revel in.

As far as views go, it’s hard to top the nearly 12,000-foot summit of Bald Mountain. Jeff Weissman

Park City is nestled in the Wasatch Mountains and is a short drive away from the Uinta mountains. With two major ski resorts close by and great nightlife, it’s a solid spot for a winter vacation, but there is also world-class hiking nearby. Whether you’re looking to hike right from downtown Park City or take the scenic drive to the Uinta mountains, there are great options for any skill level.

Want to get your kids outside and exploring the beautiful mountains around Park City, but you’re not quite sure how to do it? The good news is that hiking is one of the easiest and safest outdoor adventures to do with your kids. After years of trial and error with my kids, I can’t wait to share the tips I’ve learned that help everyone have fun on the trail together.​

Bountiful Rocky Mountain vistas in every direction are part of what makes Park City most magical, and thanks to the talents of many entrepreneurial locals there is an abundance of ways to soak up the scenery through brag-worthy experiences. One such offering worth calling attention to is The Viking Yurt located atop the sweeping trails of Park City Mountain.

Park City, Utah boasts more than 400 miles of trails, which if you ask us, makes for the perfect summer adventures. With so many trails, it can be difficult to know which hikes are suited for you, so we picked five of our favorites! Whether you're searching for family-friendly outings or a longer adventure to the top of a mountain, any one of these trails is a great starting point for your next Park City hike.

There is no denying it; winter in Park City, Utah is pretty amazing! Winter usually brings quite a bit of snow, which takes awhile to melt even once the resorts close – especially at higher elevations. This can make some of the area’s trails less accessible until later into the spring/early summer.  That being said, there are plenty of low elevation trail options to explore. Hitting the trails is a fun (and active) to get outside as spring transitions into summer. Here is a list of springtime trails/trail systems to explore this spring: