The Best Hiking and Biking Trails in Park City, Utah
Park City is a world-class outdoor destination, known for stunning views, amazing wildlife, and a wide variety of excursions. If you’re planning a vacation to get out in the alpine air and explore urban sights and mountain heights, then you’ve come to the right place. Here are the best hiking and biking trails around, plus unique Park City vacation rentals to help you make the most of your stay.
Planning Your Park City Hiking and Biking Excursion
Before you traverse Park City hiking trails or fly down a singletrack path on your mountain bike, make sure you have your basics covered. If this is your first time enjoying our mountain playground, consider booking a guided hike or biking adventure. All Seasons Adventures offers fantastic packages for all skill levels. Need to re-up on some outdoor gear or get a last-minute bike repair? Jans provides equipment and maintenance.
Ideal Hiking and Biking Trails with Serene Settings
Searching for trails that allow both bikers and hikers, promise great photo-ops, and have views galore? Here are some of our favorites.
Farm Trail
Distance: 3.6 miles Elevation Gain: 232 feet
Trail Type: Out and back Difficulty Rating: Easy
This trail has everything for a beautiful, slow-paced day out in nature. Farm Trail provides paved access that winds you through picturesque meadows, complete with wildflowers and grazing horses. You’ll also pass through spectacular aspen groves that in the fall turn an unforgettable hue of burnt orange and deep gold. As if that wasn’t pastoral enough, the trail also traverses by McLeod Creek and the quaint McPolin Barn, the most photographed barn in Utah. Make a day of it by placing an order for your favorite picnic fixings from All Seasons Grocery to have ready for your hike.
Jenni’s Trail
Distance: 5.1 miles Elevation Gain: 1300 feet
Trail Type: Out and back Difficulty Rating: Moderate
Jenni’s Trail is the choose-your-own-adventure of hiking and biking paths. Made up of a lower and an upper trail, one can decide to do the more manageable lower portion or continue for extra elevation gain and panoramic views. No matter what you choose, Jenni’s Trail delivers on dramatic landscapes and majestic mountain views. Plus, with the trailhead located at Park City Mountain Resort, it’s easily accessible from your luxury lodging.
Best Hikes Near Park City for Outdoor Adventurists
These hike-only trails are perfect for a day out on foot, exploring the landscape.
Bloods Lake and Lake Lackawaxen Trail
Distance: 2.8 miles Elevation Gain: 465 feet
Trail Type: Out and back or loop Difficulty Rating: Moderate
What’s not to love about a quick hike that boasts two alpine lakes? Bloods Lake, a local summer hangout spot, is mere miles from trailhead to pristine waters. Along the way, you’ll experience vibrant wildflowers in the summer or golden leaves in the early fall. Bloods Lake is a popular spot for swimming, rope swinging, or just enjoying some time by one of the fire pits. If you prefer to extend the day, make the easy, but steep, trek to Lackawaxen Lake, where you’ll be greeted by another breathtaking body of water and scenic sights.
Silver Lake Trail
Distance: 4.7 miles Elevation Gain: 1433
Trail Type: Out and back Difficulty Rating: Moderate-Strenuous
This foot-traffic-only trail is ideal for serious hikers. While the path is well maintained, there are some steep areas and multiple river crossings. For nature lovers, you can’t ask for a more remarkable hike. You’ll find sought-after wild mountain strawberries, colorful flowers, and native flora. For a more intense hike that finishes with 360-degree views, progress up to Bald Mountain.
Exhilarating Park City Bike Trails
If you’re in Park City to experience some of the best mountain biking trails in the world, check out these popular paths.
Round Valley
Distance: 12 miles Surface: Singletrack
Trail Type: Loop Level: Beginner
The Round Valley Trail promises an easy ride for beginners or a laid-back experience for advanced riders. The climbs are moderate, so the downhill stretches are easy and fun. You won’t find any significant tree coverage or shade along this biking path, making it a great trail during the early evening as the sun is starting to set behind the mountains.
Wasatch Crest Trail
Distance: 12.5 miles Surface: Singletrack
Trail Type: Loop Level: Intermediate-Expert
One of the most adored mountain biking trails near Park City, Wasatch Crest offers steady climbs with enchanting views, thrilling switchbacks, gap jumps, and spectacular terrain. If you are an experienced rider and want to get a perfect introduction to Utah biking, this is the trail for you!
Where to Stay in Park City for Your Hiking and Biking Vacation
Planning a vacation to Park City to play on our world-class biking and hiking trails and want to maximize your outdoor time? There are plenty of premier properties that grant you access to some of the best trails in and near Park City.
Snow Flower Complex is a biker's dream. The following rentals provide bike fix-it stations and even a hose dedicated to washing the mountain dirt off your favorite ride:
Lift Complex offers mountain access to some of the best hiking and biking trails with these luxury properties:
Looking to reserve your luxury property? Contact us today, and we’ll take care of all your needs! We can even help with equipment rentals, trail recommendations, and more!
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Published on Friday, June 11, 2021