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Hiking
Park City is settled deep in the Wasatch Mountain range where hiking trails are plentiful and pristine. Trade in the city buzz for the sounds of birdsong and babbling streams as you and your family traverse the area’s picturesque meadows, forests and peaks. Although you can’t go wrong when choosing a hiking trail in Park City, some local favorites include Bloods Lake, Silver Lake and the McPolin Barn farm trail.
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Mountain Biking
From gentle strolls on the Rail Trail across a wide-open basin with spectacular views of the mountains, to twisty, thrilling singletrack mountain bike trails like Town’s loop, you will not be disappointed. In summer and fall, set your knobby tires on the Mid-Mountain Trail, which contours across three ski areas for 20 miles of riding through dense pine forests. Also don’t miss the Wasatch Crest Trail, which traverses the spine of the Wasatch Range on smooth, fast singletrack. Trails like these caught the eye of the International Mountain Bicycling Association and Park City has become the world’s only IMBA-certified Gold Level riding destination.
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Skiing & Snowboarding
With over 7,300 lift-served acres of skiable alpine terrain, it’s no surprise that Park City Mountain has become a bucket list destination for skiers around the globe. This behemoth resort, the largest in the United States, is just one of Utah’s multiple world-class mountain resorts. Thrill seekers will also enjoy the terrain park and action sports center at Woodward Park City, the area’s newest resort, and skiers who enjoy the finer things will relish in a luxury ski experience at Deer Valley Resort. If you want to skip the lines completely, head to a nearby nordic center for some cross-country skiing.
Park City Inspiration
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10 Routes Chosen by Utah Cyclists
We reached out to cycling experts and enthusiasts — in some cases to people who literally wrote the book on cycling in Utah — to get a feel for some of Utah's best road cycling routes.
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11 Classy Ski Experiences That are Uniquely Utah
From sheer proximity and the biggest mountains to a ski-in distillery and a celebrity-owned resort, these are the reasons to ski Utah now.
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11 More Utah Winter Experiences Outside the Ski Resorts
No matter your level of adventure, you will find good reason to save some time for a day away from the resort.
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3 Hikes That Showcase the Raw, Dramatic Beauty of the High Uintas Wilderness
Utah’s High Uinta Wilderness displays some of the most impressive and classic Rocky Mountain beauty that Utah has to offer. Here are three of the best trails to experience this rugged part of Utah for yourself.
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7 Utah Artisan Cheeses to Try Now
Taste delicious hand-crafted cheese from Utah dairies at farmers markets, restaurants and specialty shops. Visit Utah and find your favorite artisanal cheese.
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8 Elevated Ski Experiences That are Uniquely Utah
If you dream of the possibility of hitting six resorts in one day or carving your own lines from snow-covered summits served by helicopters, then this listicle is made for you.
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8 Reasons Why Ski School Is Cool
Ski school is cool, and it’s where beginners to experts find the secrets to skiing (and Utah’s secret powder stashes). Learn to ski the entire resort.
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A Biking Guide to the Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail
Winding 28 miles through Northern Utah’s Summit County, the Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail travels through some of the state’s most scenic terrain, from the storybook streets of Park City to rolling farmland and wildlife-rich wetlands near Silver Creek Canyon.
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A Utah Ski Vacation (or Two) for Less
Shop for ski gear like a local. Get discounts on lift tickets. Learn everything you need to know for a cheap luxury ski trip.
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Best Spots to Get Olympic Spirit
Just because the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games are in the past doesn’t mean that the Utah Olympic spirit is has been snuffed out. Athletes still train here, and ski schools in Utah resorts might be the start of a future Olympian’s career.
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Discover the Breweries of the Wasatch Front
Over the past two decades, Salt Lake’s breweries have grown into a culture all their own. Here’s what you need to start planning a pub crawl with this collection of Salt Lake’s most popular breweries.
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Filmed in Utah: 7 Itineraries Through Hollywood's Most Iconic Settings
Whether hitting the Sundance Film Festival in Park City and Salt Lake City in January or visiting Utah throughout the year, you’ll find yourself near some Utah’s most iconic and most filmed places.
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Get to Know Echo State Park
Situated at 5,560 feet above sea level, just north of Park City, lies Echo State Park. Watersports are king here, and whether you kayak, paddleboard, or boat, it’s a perfect place to get out on the water.
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How to Support Local On Your Utah Road Trip
Many small businesses in Utah rely on tourism for survival. These expert tips help road trippers make a real difference in communities by supporting local.
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Insider's Guide to Park City
Kaylin Richardson, Olympic athlete, and a friend share their favorite Park City experiences to encourage you to add the city's culture-enriched valley, scenery, food, art and access to all-season adventure to your bucket list.
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Movies Filmed in Utah: Plotting a Cinematic Drive-Through
Follow a Germany-based film enthusiast on an extended road trip to discover the rich history of Utah cinematography.
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Park City Area: 1 Destination, 3 Resorts
Park City offers access to three state-of-the-art ski resorts, world-class dining, luxury lodging, music, film screenings and so much more.
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Planning Your Big Snow Trip
Let’s plan a powder ski trip to Utah and even help you save some time and money while you’re there. Just answer these three questions: Who? When? How much?
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Seven Must-Ride Mountain Biking Trails in Utah
To help you plan a Utah mountain biking trip, we've assembled a list of seven of Utah’s best mountain biking trails followed by a roundup of Utah’s best fat-tire destinations.
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Sundance, Full Circle
When visiting the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, movies are only part of the experience.
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Sundance: The Story is Utah
For Sundance audiences and filmmakers, the Story is Utah, one with many visions and interpretations and where revolutions are encouraged.
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The 4 Sickest Terrain Parks in Utah
This might be where you’ll find some of the driest, fluffiest powder in the states, but The Greatest Snow on Earth or not, some days are just made for the park.
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The Best Skiing in Utah
Out of 15 ski resorts, here's where families, friends groups, experts, luxury seekers and even night owls find their groove in Utah.
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Utah’s Factory-to-Slope Culture
Utah’s gear scene benefits from being able to use its backyard as a testing ground, making the complete ski and snowboard cycle uniquely Utah
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Where to See Women's Art in Utah
There’s no shortage of art galleries in Salt Lake City and across Utah's Wasatch Front. Beyond the major metropolitan areas, there are also small artist communities across the state where artists seeking a slower pace have flocked for decades. Here are a few recommendations for where you can experience art in Utah.
No trip to Park City is complete without a stroll down historic Main Street.
Guided dog sled tours might just be the most unique way to explore Park City’s snow-covered mountains, trails and forests.
In the summer months, Park City's mountains, nearby state parks and reservoirs transform into a hiking, mountain biking, fishing and camping mecca.
More Activities
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Alpine Slide & Mountain Coaster
You don’t have to learn how to ski or snowboard to experience a thrilling alpine descent at Park City Mountain Resort. The mountain coaster hurdles riders down a winding track in self-controlled recliner seats; the perfect combination of rollercoaster, toboggan ride and nature. The alpine slide is one of the longest slides in America and offers a similar experience to the mountain coaster during summertime. Grab tickets for the whole family to the mountain coaster in winter, or the alpine slide during summer.
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Dog Sledding Tours
Guided dog sled tours might just be the most unique way to explore Park City’s snow-covered mountains, trails and forests. Cozy up inside a reclined dog sled and enjoy the view while the well-trained team of rescue pups mush along.
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High West Distillery
Head to the High West Saloon near Main Street to sample your way through High West’s premium whiskeys in a historic saloon setting. Be sure to ask for a whiskey pairing when ordering lunch or dinner from their American gastro-pub menu. Tours of the distillery are also available.
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Historic Main Street
No trip to Park City is complete without a stroll down historic Main Street. History buffs will appreciate the original structures, renovated but still standing, from the town’s inception as a small silver mining operation in the 1860s. Main Street now boasts over 100 top-notch eateries and dozens of clothing boutiques, galleries, cafes and shops.
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Jordanelle Reservoir
Jordanelle Reservoir and state park has been a staple of weekend adventures since 1995. Visitors can spend the day picnicking on shore, swimming laps in the cool mountain waters or trekking up nearby trails for an aerial view of the reservoir. Angling enthusiasts can fish from shore or set out by boat in search of trout, bass and perch. Jordanelle Reservoir is the perfect place to cool down with your family before heading back downtown for dinner.
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Outlet Shopping
Relax from your outdoor adventures with some retail therapy at Outlets Park City. With nearly 60 name-brand and designer stores, you really can shop ‘til you drop. The wide selection of stores and restaurants has something for everyone.
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Park Silly Market (Seasonal)
The Park Silly Sunday Market has been an annual summer tradition since 2006. On Sunday mornings Main Street is transformed into a bustling open-air market where visitors can peruse local art, gourmet food, unique exhibitions and live music. Bring your whole family (including your dog!) along to enjoy the festivities from June through September.
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Sundance Film Festival (Seasonal)
Perhaps the most well-known thing to do in Park City is attend the annual Sundance Film Festival. The independent film festival has been bringing film lovers together for over 40 years. The event typically runs for a week at the end of January, and it’s well worth the trip. Catch a screening on Main Street, enjoy some shopping and good eats and keep an eye out for your favorite movie stars.
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Utah Olympic Park
Utah Olympic Park was the host venue of bobsled, luge, skeleton and ski jumping events for the 2002 Games and it is now a main training facility for current and aspiring Olympians. Visitors can relive stories of triumph at the 2002 Winter Games museum, or get in on the action with adventure activities including zip lines, extreme tubing, an alpine slide, ropes course, or a bobsled ride.
