Park City has about 400 miles of non-motorized trails, and you do not need all of them. You need the right network for the trip you are taking. Here are ten areas, what each one is best for, and what to know before you go.
| Area | Best for | A good place to start |
|---|---|---|
| Jordanelle | Reservoir views, a short summit hike | Skyridge Peak |
| Round Valley | Beginners, year-round riding, dogs | Big Easy and the beginner loops |
| Glenwild | Rolling singletrack and long loops | Glenwild Loop |
| Jeremy Ranch | Flowy riding that ties into Glenwild | 24-7 and Stealth |
| Summit Park and Discovery | Shady, steeper hiking | Over Easy |
| Guardsman Pass | High-country singletrack | Charlie’s 9K |
| PCMR high country | A peak near 10,000 feet | Jupiter Peak |
| PCMR base and Mid Mountain | Long, steady traverses | Mid Mountain Trail |
| Old Town | Trails right above Main Street | Historic Mine Route |
| Utah Olympic Park | Olympic views and a short, easy outing | Legacy Loop |
Jordanelle
This is the network closest to our homes. Skyridge Peak climbs above the north end of the reservoir to wide views of Jordanelle, with no shade, so bring water. Expect roughly 4.8 miles round trip and about 900 feet of climbing, from a small roadside lot off Jordanelle Parkway. Some trails here are hike-only and others allow bikes, so follow the signs.
Round Valley
Round Valley is the best first day. It covers 2,100 acres of high desert with more than 50 miles of beginner and intermediate singletrack, and it is open year-round. Dogs can run off-leash in designated areas, so check the signs. Quinn’s Junction has the most parking and heated restrooms, and there are other access points off Highland Drive and North Round Valley. The valley sits at about 7,200 feet, so take it easy if you just arrived. In winter, Mountain Trails Foundation grooms the Big Easy Loop (about 6 miles) for fat bikes and sets classic Nordic tracks as conditions allow.
Glenwild
Glenwild has sweeping views north of I-80 and three trailheads with plenty of parking. Spring Creek and East Canyon have restrooms. The Glenwild Loop is about 8.3 miles with roughly 1,060 feet of climbing, and it is multi-use with dogs on leash and no e-bikes. Strong riders can link into the roughly 16-mile Flying Dog loop.
Jeremy Ranch
Jeremy Ranch ties into the Glenwild network. 24-7 and Stealth are popular with mountain bikers, and together they run about 6.5 miles. Riders can reach them from the Glenwild trailhead and then connect to the Glenwild Loop.
Summit Park and Discovery
This area has about 21 miles of trail between 6,600 and 8,600 feet, from beginner to expert. South of I-80 is steeper, forested terrain, and north of I-80 is flatter and more open. Over Easy (about 2.4 miles) is hiking only, and Road to WOS (about 2.9 miles) is multi-use. Dogs must be on leash and e-bikes are not allowed. Snow lingers into spring at higher elevations, and the Park View and Shortstack trailheads have limited parking, so check parkcitytrails.org before you go.
Guardsman Pass
High-country trails near Empire Pass and Bonanza Flat. Charlie’s 9K runs along the Empire Pass side of Guardsman Pass for roughly 5 to 6 miles, depending on where you start, and it is open to hikers and bikers. Access it from the Empire Pass lot or the Bonanza Flat lot. Seasonal wildlife closures apply in the Bonanza Flat area, and the Guardsman Pass road itself is seasonal, usually open from late May until early November, so check the trail report and UDOT before you drive up.
PCMR high country
Jupiter Peak tops out near 10,000 feet. A common route is about 3.4 miles round trip with roughly 670 feet of climbing from the Bloods Lake lot on Guardsman Pass Road, with a short rock scramble near the top. Park City Mountain lists it among its favorite fall hikes. The air is cooler up high and snow can arrive early in fall. Dogs are not allowed within 100 yards of Bloods Lake.
PCMR base and Mid Mountain
The Mid Mountain Trail is a 7.8-mile traverse with about 950 feet of climbing, open to hikers, bikers and dogs in both directions. Mother Urban and Lower Jenni’s are uphill-only for bikers, so riders come up there and descend on other trails. Watch for bike traffic on any shared trail. Lift-served summer hiking and biking has ended for the season. The Mid Mountain trailhead lot off Marsac Avenue grew from 15 to 23 spaces in August 2026.
Old Town
Trails climb right from the historic district, and even a short section makes a good outing. Lost Prospector is multi-use for hikers, runners and bikers. New this fall, the Historic Mine Route opened September 3, 2026. It is about 7 miles with roughly 1,200 feet of climbing from Main Street near the Park City Museum to the Silver King Mine, and it passes 24 mining sites with audio stories you can access by QR code.
Utah Olympic Park
Trails here wrap around the ski jumps built for the 2002 Winter Games, at 3419 Olympic Parkway. They are free and open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., though the park can change its hours. Legacy Loop has views of the Nordic jumps and the sliding track, Nordic View climbs the jumps to the K120 start house, and Iron Bill is the one mountain-bike-friendly trail in the park. The RTS trail (about 1.2 miles, multi-use) links Tanger Outlets to the park.
New this year
- The Historic Mine Route opened September 3, 2026.
- Anchor Trees, a 1.5-mile hiking-only trail at Deer Valley, is scheduled to open October 6, 2026.
- Mountain Trails Foundation’s updated 2026 paper maps now include Discovery Ridge, Glenwild, Summit Park and Utah Olympic Park.
Before you go
- Check conditions. The Mountain Trails Foundation trail report at mountaintrails.org is the most accurate source, and parkcitytrails.org has area pages and guidelines. Apps like AllTrails can be out of date.
- Stay off muddy trails. If the dirt is too wet or soft to ride a straight line, turn around.
- Share the trail. Bikes yield to hikers, and uphill bikers have the right of way over downhill bikers. Slow down and ring a bell.
- Know the dog rules. Dogs must be on leash except where posted, and pick up after them.
- E-bikes are limited. Class 1 and 2 e-bikes are allowed on wide double-track only, Class 3 is banned on all Park City trails, and e-bikes are not allowed on natural-surface trails in the Snyderville Basin.
Stay close to the trails
Our homes near Deer Valley East Village and Jordanelle put you closest to the Jordanelle trails and a short drive from the rest. Book direct at staypcu.com and use code STAYPCU10 for 10% off.
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Distances and elevation gains are approximate and vary by source and route. Conditions and closures change, so confirm before you go.