This is a great easy hike up a peak in Park City. There is a trail to the summit and views most of the way. Views from the summit give a good overview of the Park City area. The hike starts from a city park so that is another bonus. There is no shade on this trip.
Start up the unsigned trail on the south-east side of the very large parking area . After a switchback, the trail heads south until hitting a saddle where a road in encountered. Take a left and hike up the road. This road goes up to the summit wrapping around the north side. Save some distance by looking for one of several trails that cut left off the road and go directly to the top.
Distance: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 feet
Summit Elevation: 7,202
Kid difficulty rating: Easy
Access: Paved
Park City Hill
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Access:
Route:
The quickest way from the freeways is to take the Highway 248 exit off I-40 and go west toward Park City. You'll pass PC Hill on your right. Keep an eye out for a road to the right just before a school (see map). There is a sign saying road closes after dark.
On the trail
Quarry Mountain and Park City
Lots of room on the summit for the kids to play
Looking north
Looking east
Iron Mountain
Park City
