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Nestled in the Wasatch Mountains, a mere 35-minute ride from Salt Lake City International Airport, Park City is home to the Mountainkind™. Mountainkind is about embracing a way of life that celebrates community and the unique natural beauty and charm of the place that many people call home in Park City. Those that visit are passionate about preserving nature’s beauty and bringing energy to communities that feel the same way you do.
Summer In Park City
Park City’s summer is filled with outdoor adventures, culture, and no shortage of unique experiences and activities. Try your hand at fly fishing, soar above the mountains by zipline or in a hot air balloon, go extreme tubing on the Nordic ski jump at Utah Olympic Park, explore the mountain on foot, a bike, or horseback, test your balance with stand-up paddleboard yoga, or tackle one of Park City’s golf courses. It’s just the beginning of the adventures that await in Park City.
Two wheels are often the best way to get around, whether you’re cruising to the iconic White Barn at the Osguthorpe Farm or weaving through Park City’s 400-plus miles of exciting singletrack trails. Roadies can get gran fondos over scenic mountain passes that link Park City to Big Cottonwood Canyon and neighboring ranch communities. Whether it’s gravel or dirt jumping, ramps and airbags, lift access or XC, or bike path cruising—Park City has a bike ride for you.
Park City also boasts the perfect hike for every kind of adventurer. Hundreds of miles of trails wind through aspen groves, alpine meadows, and up to breathtaking peaks and views. Choose from easy, family-friendly walks to more challenging trails for experienced hikers. For those seeking solitude, hike-only trails offer quiet moments and serene mountain views. Park City Mountain and Deer Valley Resort are home to many different hiking trails of varying length and difficulty. You can find more trails outside of the resorts along the rolling landscape and mountains surrounding Park City, too.
Unwind on any number of great patios, like No Name Saloon, on Park City’s historic Main Street after a day of adventures. Experience Utah’s first distillery, High West Distillery, with a tour and tasting. And then enjoy dinner at one of Park City’s renowned restaurants like the AAA four diamond Riverhorse on Main. Park City is a rich tapestry of award-winning restaurants, breweries, distilleries, and more.
Plan Your Park City Trip
- Getting there. Go car free for your Park City vacation. Park City is just a 35-minute ride from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). From the airport, travelers can take a rideshare, taxi, or shuttle.
- Getting around. Park City’s free bus system makes it one of the most accessible and easiest ski towns to get around. Park City is very walkable, while the town’s free, historic trolley is a fun way to explore Main Street.
- Travel sustainably. Follow Park City’s Mountainkind recommendations. Bring a reusable water bottle and canvas bag, for example, to help reduce waste, and support its sustainable businesses by shopping local.
- Use your ski pass in Park City during the summer. Even in the summer, both Ikon and Epic Pass holders can enjoy special perks at Deer Valley and Park City Mountain Resort, including free scenic lift rides.
- Where to stay. Park City has every type of boutique hotel and resort you could think of. Many of its hotels prioritize sustainability, including the Montage and Pendry hotels, which are LEED certified.
May 15, 2025
