Hiking in Park City, Utah

Everyone has a peak they want to climb, a hill to crest, or a meadow to explore. If you're an experience hiker or just looking to get out on the trails before an event—Park City has the perfect summer hike for your next outdoor adventure! 400+ of miles of trails twist through Aspen groves, cross meadows of wildflowers, wind their way to grand views. Take your pick from easy family-friendly hikes to more challenging trails. There are also hike-only trails that offer quiet, serene mountain experiences. 

Park City is for the pups. Many hiking trails wind their way through dog-friendly areas where you can let the hounds run off leash. Be sure to bring water for you and your dog as temps can reach the high 80s in the summer. Up in the high alpine, there are plenty of options for shade and mountain streams to cool off in. Park City is also where the trails meet amenities. From your doorstep are tens of trailheads, providing access to Park City's large network hiking routes. When you're done, hike straight into town for a beer and a meal or catch a free concert. Your adventure doesn't have to stop when your feet hit the pavement.

Lift and Bus Access Hiking

Yes, you read that title correctly. You can take a scenic lift ride right up the mountainside in Park City and take out half the climb. Both Park City Mountain and Deer Valley offer lift rides for hikers throughout the summer and into the fall. Additionally, the Orange and Purple bus routes from the Old Town Transit Center will whisk you up to Deer Valley's Silver Lake Village and Empire Lodge respectively. These are great options to experience Park City's high alpine environments without the need of a car or the hoof of hiking the lower trails.

Hiking Guide Services

Getting your bearings in a new trail system is a little bit trial and error and a lot of stopping to check the maps. Sometimes, the best way to make sense of a new trail network is to get a lay of the land with a seasoned local. Not only will you be able to see more and hike farther, a guide will custom-tailor your experience for your ability. Check out some of the awesome businesses in Park City that offer guided hiking!

Find a Trailhead

Park City has a lot of hiking trails. They wind all through town and are a testament to our commitment to protecting open space and providing recreation opportunities. Parkcitytrails.org is the best place to find trailheads near you. But there are a few key spots that provide ample parking and access to a diverse network of trails for hiking and trail running.

Getting confused? With literally tens of options for trailheads, it's best to stop by a local outfitter and talk to the locals who know Park City's mountain bike trails best. Just let them know what kind of rider you are and they'll point you in the right direction.

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