The beauty of the Park City landscape deserves a closer look, and if you aren’t here during snow season, hiking season will bring you closer than you ever dreamed. Spending long days exploring nature, being stunned by views, and maybe pushing yourself a little harder than you would at home, will be fun and exciting, especially when you end your days soaking in the hot tubs of our I Love Park City homes. This guide to the best hikes around Park City Utah and to all the luxury and comfort you can expect from our mountain sanctuaries will give you a better idea of all the fun you will experience during your Utah vacation.
Bloods Lake and Lackawaxen Trail
First, we must mention the lake. What is it about mountain lakes that just hit differently than a lake anywhere else? Perhaps it is the calm waters that stay so still, the trees, the mountains, even shy wildlife standing perfectly still when they catch your scent are perfectly reflected in the glassy surface. We can’t answer why it is so fabulous, you will just know when you know, which is why we are suggesting the Bloods Lake and Lackawaxen Trails for your first foray into the wilds. Both trails lead to the lakes they are named after, with the Bloods Lake trail extending 2.8 miles round trip and offering an elevation gain of 465 feet, but with both, the trail stretches out 4.9 miles. The Lackawaxen Trail picks up where Bloods Lake ends, taking hikers to Lackawaxen Lake. Leashed dogs are allowed on the Bloods Lake Trail, but not the Lackawaxen.
Armstrong
The Armstrong Trail is a moderately challenging one offering a distance of 3.3 miles and an elevation game of 754 feet. Dog friendly (please keep them leashed and clean up after your pets) and good for both hiking and biking, although it is beautiful in every season, if you can make a trip back in the fall, it will impress you even more. For at least half of this hike, you will be ascending, but this isn’t a race, and if you feel the need, stop and relax in the shade of aspen trees or wherever the views are best, which is pretty much anywhere along the trail.
Silver Lake to Bald Mountain
The Silver Lake to Bald Mountain Trail is more challenging than either of the two we mentioned earlier, stretching out 4.7 miles and featuring an elevation gain of over 1400 feet. Dogs are not allowed on this beautiful walk through the countryside, offering a landscape that shines in the summertime when the wildflowers are in bloom. Starting at the bottom of the Silver Lake chairlift and ending at the top of Bald Mountain, the steps in between will take you through aspen groves, wildflowers, and to spots with views so stunning you won’t want the hike to end.
Clayton Peak Via Blood Lakes Trail
This next trail is for hikers with serious skills, lasting 5.3 miles and featuring an elevation gain of over 1800 feet. Popular in all seasons, although it is best from June through October, snowshoe hikers love this trail, and dogs are welcome as long as they are leashed and owners clean up after their four-legged friends. Panoramic views will make you fall in love and for our lake lovers, the trail does take you past several beautiful ones, ensuring that this hike will be one of your favorites.
Rob’s Trail
Rob’s Trail is the longest of all the ones we have listed so far, lasting 8.8 miles and taking about 4.5 hours to complete, but even with an elevation gain of 1870 feet, it is still popular with hikers, bikers, and runners. Best to explore during the months of June through September, hikers or bikers should expect stunning views, rocky landscape, and plenty of sweet pups hiking with their owners, while remaining on a leash. Wildlife that may be seen as you hike include deer, moose, and maybe a sly fox or two, although rattlesnakes and bears may be seen as well. Spring hikers may also get to see baby wildlife adding an awwww factor to their hiking adventures.
You Love Park City
What’s not to love about our beautiful mountain town? Offering a blend of modern and natural, rustic and sophistication, and an epicurean landscape that you will dream about long after you return to real life, Park City is sure to be the site of your best vacation ever, no matter how you fill the minutes of every day. And because we love Park City too, we ensure our I Love Park City retreats reflect the magic of our hometown, offering comfort, style, and a quiet sophistication that will make every guest feel treasured. Reserve your favorite Utah escape today!
