Extraordinary high-altitude hiking above Park City — the trails above the ski resorts reach 10,000+ feet with wildflower meadows, wildlife sightings, and panoramic views of the Wasatch Range, Uinta Mountains, and Salt Lake Valley.
Why It’s Worth Your Time
Summer hiking in Park City is exceptional — the Wasatch Range above the ski resorts has trails that reach 10,000+ feet through sub-alpine meadows carpeted with wildflowers in July and August. The easiest high-alpine hiking access is via the Deer Valley Resort gondola, which operates in summer and deposits hikers directly at 9,500 feet. The Miners' Trail above Park City Mountain climbs to the ridgeline with views into both the Park City valley and the Salt Lake basin. Wildlife encounters — deer, moose, hawks, and occasionally bear — are common. The Park City trail system connects directly to national forest trails for those seeking longer routes. Best hiking: July and August when the wildflowers peak.
What Stands Out
- Wildflower meadows at 9
- 000–10
- 000 feet — peak July–August
- Deer Valley gondola provides high-altitude hiking access in summer
- Views of Wasatch Range
- Uinta Mountains
- and Salt Lake Valley
- Wildlife including moose and deer routinely encountered
- Connects directly to national forest trails for longer routes