Hiking & Biking in Park City

Tune up your bikes and lace up your hiking boots! As the winter snow melts into summer, the Park City area comes alive with endless choices of mountain excursions for outdoor enthusiasts. The surrounding mountains and hills of Park City offer more than 335 miles of public trails for hiking and biking purposes. From scenic strolls to adrenaline-raising terrain, Park City is a great destination for any hiker or biker. If you are looking for a great ride or hike recommendation, please feel free to give us a call. We spend much of our time in the mountains and would like to recommend some of our favorite places to go based on you and your families ability level. With the many choices of trails throughout the area, it is very nice to get an insider’s point of view and know exactly where to go!

Major mountain biking and hiking trails run throughout the Park City resorts as well through town and the surrounding areas. There is something for everyone.

Rated by Mtn. Bike Action magazine as one of the ten best mountain destinations, Deer Valley Resort has over 50 miles of panoramic single and double track trails. The lift-serviced area offers great hiking, biking and scenic rides up this spectacular mountain range. True to the high-level of service and care at Deer Valley, very few other trails are kept in quite as nice condition. With fun, challenging and scenic rides, there are many options for all ability level in your group. A summer trip in Park City is not complete without a day of lift serviced biking at Deer Valley.

Park City Mountain Resort offers 32-plus miles of hiking and biking trails through weathered mine buildings and historic relics. The resort's Spiro Trail is becoming one of the most popular trails in town – a heart pounding ride that can take you up to the popular mid-mountain trail. Other frequented trails include the Silver King Loop, Scott's Pass Trail, Thaynes / Jupiter Loop, Walker / Webster Trails and the Wasatch Crest Rail Access. The Sweeney Switchbacks and Shadow Lake Loop trails give more skilled mountain bikers a challenge.

The majestic peaks of The Canyons® Resort are accessible for hiking through its gondola. All three resorts can be visited within one day along either the famous Ridge Ride Trail or the Mid-Mountain Trail.

With meandering streams and picturesque landscape, the Quarry Mountain Trail, as well as the many popular trails encompassing the Round Valley area are local family favorites. The Rail Trail allows not only bikes, but horseback riders, joggers, and nature walkers. The route is 15 miles of mostly flat, gentle, paved, dirt and gravel public trail. The project was initially a nationwide project that helps convert abandoned rail lines into recreational purposes. It takes riders from Park City's historic district and then leads out of town through various farming communities until reaching the town of Coalville 15 miles away.

If you are looking for a great scenic drive and hike, try heading up Mirror Lake Highway. A true mountain road experience that starts from the nearby town of Kamas, and heads deep into the Uinta Mountains. Upon reaching the Summit, there are many great hikes noted by signs on the main road. Be sure to stop by the beautiful Provo Falls on your way up or down from the summit. The views are breathtaking, and is a great way for the entire family to spend the day together.

Mountain Trails Foundation
Phone: 435-649-6839
www.mountaintrails.org
Mountain Trails Foundation is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of trail access for all non-motorized users. Contact us for maps and membership information.