Hiking & Backpacking
Discover Utah's unique beauty on foot. Tucked away in the junction of the Unita and Wasatch Mountain ranges, the Park City area offers backpackers and hikers hundreds of choices for scenic trails and overnight camping trips.
Only minutes away from downtown, miles of maintained hiking trails wind through the mountains above the city, inviting exploration and discovery.
Park City is a summer paradise for the hiking and backpacking enthusiast. Meadows teeming with alpine wildflowers, lush high mountain forests, pristine lakes and streams are a few of the treats waiting the adventurous backpacker. Park City's three local mountain resorts maintain hundreds of miles of hiking trails varying from gentle to more challenging terrain for all abilities and fitness levels. For longer trips, try a few days exploring in the nearby Unita or Wasatch ranges. These Rocky Mountain ranges offer the best of backpacking in the West.
Popular hikes include nearby Kings Peak, the tallest point in Utah. This beautiful two-day hike is an ideal summit opportunity without technical climbing challenges. Other great hikes include the Wasatch Crest Trail and Tokewana Peak. Camping is plentiful though reservations are suggested during the busy summer months of July and August.
Stop by any of the Park City outdoor retailers for maps, supplies and local camping advice before your adventure into the mountains.
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Other Online Resources
The American Hiking Society has many affiliate clubs that offer hikes and hiking events.
Weber Pathways is an organization dedicated to using hiking, biking, and human powered snow trails.
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