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Park City Hiking: Trails, Difficulty & Access

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Planning notes and source information

The best hike is open, appropriate for the full group and matched to the day’s weather. Use official trail-condition tools and treat distance, elevation gain and altitude as separate planning factors.

Independent visitor guide · Updated October 16, 2026

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Choose trail difficulty first, then add distance, location or trail name. Compare named hikes and hiking access areas using the published rating and source map.

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McPolin Farm Nature Trail

McPolin Farm · Hiking

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Published grade: Easy · Visit Park City

Distance: see source map. Distance not quantified in the cited route guide; open its map for the full outing.

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RTS Hiking Loop

Utah Olympic Park · Hiking

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Published grade: Easy · Visit Park City

2.5 miles. Published loop distance in the tourism bureau beginner-trail guide.

Visit Park City Published distance

Deer Valley Snow Park Trail

Deer Valley · Hiking

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Published grade: Easy · Visit Park City

Distance: see source map. Distance not quantified in the cited route guide; open its map for the full outing.

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Armstrong – Mid Mountain – Spiro Hiking Loop

Park City Mountain · Hiking

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Published grade: Moderate · Visit Park City

Distance: see source map. Distance not quantified in the cited route guide; open its map for the full outing.

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Silver Lake Hiking Trail

Deer Valley · Hiking

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Published grade: Moderate · Visit Park City

4.7 miles. Visit Park City describes the Silver Lake Village to Bald Mountain Peak outing as 4.7 miles out and back. This is the full published outing, not a one-way segment or a lift-assisted descent.

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Holly’s Hiking Trail

Canyons Village · Hiking

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Published grade: Moderate · Visit Park City

Distance: see source map. Distance not quantified in the cited route guide; open its map for the full outing.

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Clayton Peak via Bloods Lake

Bonanza Flat / Guardsman Pass · Hiking

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Published grade: Challenging · Visit Park City

Distance: see source map. Distance not quantified in the cited route guide; open its map for the full outing.

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Ricochet – Holly’s – Mid Mountain – Ambush Hiking Loop

Canyons Village · Hiking

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Published grade: Challenging · Visit Park City

Distance: see source map. Distance not quantified in the cited route guide; open its map for the full outing.

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Bad Apple Trailhead

Greater Park City · Hiking trail access

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Bonanza Flat Trailhead

Greater Park City · Hiking trail access

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Gamble Oak Trailhead

Greater Park City · Hiking trail access

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Gorgoza Park Trailhead

Greater Park City · Hiking trail access

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Olympic Park Trailhead

Kimball Junction · Hiking trail access

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Quarry Mountain Trailhead

Greater Park City · Hiking trail access

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Round Valley Quinn's Trailhead

Greater Park City · Hiking trail access

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Run-a-Muk Off-Leash Area

Greater Park City · Hiking trail access

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Summit Park Trailhead

Greater Park City · Hiking trail access

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Sunny Slopes Trailhead

Greater Park City · Hiking trail access

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McPolin Farm Nature Trail
McPolin Farm · Hiking ·
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Published grade: Easy · Visit Park City
Distance: see source map. Distance not quantified in the cited route guide; open its map for the full outing.
Visit Park City
RTS Hiking Loop
Utah Olympic Park · Hiking ·
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Published grade: Easy · Visit Park City
2.5 miles. Published loop distance in the tourism bureau beginner-trail guide.
Visit Park City Published distance
Deer Valley Snow Park Trail
Deer Valley · Hiking ·
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Published grade: Easy · Visit Park City
Distance: see source map. Distance not quantified in the cited route guide; open its map for the full outing.
Visit Park City
Armstrong – Mid Mountain – Spiro Hiking Loop
Park City Mountain · Hiking ·
Website Directions
Published grade: Moderate · Visit Park City
Distance: see source map. Distance not quantified in the cited route guide; open its map for the full outing.
Visit Park City
Silver Lake Hiking Trail
Deer Valley · Hiking ·
Website Directions
Published grade: Moderate · Visit Park City
4.7 miles. Visit Park City describes the Silver Lake Village to Bald Mountain Peak outing as 4.7 miles out and back. This is the full published outing, not a one-way segment or a lift-assisted descent.
Visit Park City Published distance
Holly’s Hiking Trail
Canyons Village · Hiking ·
Website Directions
Published grade: Moderate · Visit Park City
Distance: see source map. Distance not quantified in the cited route guide; open its map for the full outing.
Visit Park City
Clayton Peak via Bloods Lake
Bonanza Flat / Guardsman Pass · Hiking ·
Website Directions
Published grade: Challenging · Visit Park City
Distance: see source map. Distance not quantified in the cited route guide; open its map for the full outing.
Visit Park City
Ricochet – Holly’s – Mid Mountain – Ambush Hiking Loop
Canyons Village · Hiking ·
Website Directions
Published grade: Challenging · Visit Park City
Distance: see source map. Distance not quantified in the cited route guide; open its map for the full outing.
Visit Park City
Bad Apple Trailhead
Greater Park City · Hiking trail access · 2740 Rasmussen Rd, Park City, Utah
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Bonanza Flat Trailhead
Greater Park City · Hiking trail access · UT-224, Park City, Utah
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Gamble Oak Trailhead
Greater Park City · Hiking trail access · 685 Mellow Mountain Rd, Park City, Utah
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Gorgoza Park Trailhead
Greater Park City · Hiking trail access · 8030 N Gambel Dr, Park City, Utah
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Olympic Park Trailhead
Kimball Junction · Hiking trail access · 3399 Olympic Pkwy, Park City, Utah
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Quarry Mountain Trailhead
Greater Park City · Hiking trail access · East of S.R. 224 on, Meadows Dr, Park City, Utah
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Round Valley Quinn's Trailhead
Greater Park City · Hiking trail access · 84098, Gillmor Way, Park City, Utah
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Run-a-Muk Off-Leash Area
Greater Park City · Hiking trail access · 2387 Olympic Pkwy, Park City, Utah
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Summit Park Trailhead
Greater Park City · Hiking trail access · 899-801 Parkview Dr, Park City, Utah
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Sunny Slopes Trailhead
Greater Park City · Hiking trail access · 3160 Round Valley Way, Park City, Utah
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Choose the hiking experience that fits your group

Start with an easier hike

Compare the source grade, footing and full outing distance; easy does not establish accessibility.

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Plan a moderate hike

Review climbing, elevation, surface and a turnaround point before committing.

3 matching routes

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Prepare for a demanding hike

Read the original grade and current trail guidance. Build the day around the least-experienced person.

2 matching routes

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Choose a trail zone

Round Valley is useful for accessible trail-network planning near town. Old Town and resort-side trails add steeper climbing and mining history. Bonanza Flat reaches higher terrain where snow can linger. The Heber Valley and Uinta approaches expand the options but turn the outing into a regional day.

Protect wet trails

Early-season and post-storm mud can damage trails and widen singletrack. If boots or tires leave deep tracks, turn around and choose a paved path, museum, gallery or another dry-area option. Current condition reports matter more than a saved route screenshot.

Carry the basics even on a short walk

Offline route and a turnaround time.
Water, sun protection and a warm or waterproof layer.
Footwear appropriate for loose rock, snow or mud.
Dog supplies and confirmation of leash rules where applicable.
A plan for lightning, smoke, high wind or fading daylight.

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Practical planning depth

Select a hiking zone before selecting a trail name

Round Valley, Old Town, resort-side trails and Bonanza Flat offer different elevations, grades and seasonal windows. Start with the zone that fits the weather, group and transportation plan. Higher terrain may retain snow or become exposed to thunderstorms while lower routes remain practical.

A mileage number alone is not enough. Review elevation gain, footing, exposure, shade and route-finding. Visitors arriving from lower elevations should use a conservative first outing and carry more water than they expect to need.

Trail etiquette protects access. Stay on the established route, yield according to posted rules and avoid muddy surfaces. Keep dogs controlled where permitted and carry waste out rather than leaving bags beside the trail.

Before you commit

Download the route before losing service.
Set a turnaround time independent of the summit.
Watch clouds and wind rather than relying only on a morning forecast.
Carry traction or layers when shoulder-season snow is possible.
Use paved paths or indoor plans when trails are wet.