Private Mountain Hike in Park City: Your Pace, Your Trail

A guide who's lived here twenty years shows you the trails they know by heart.

A privately guided scenic mountain hike in Park City where you choose the trail difficulty and pace with a local guide who has lived in the area for over 20 years. The guide adjusts the route to match your fitness level, whether you want an intense workout or a mellow walk through the woods. Snacks and bottled water are included. The guide also photographs the hike and sends you all images after the tour ends.

The experience

Your guide arrives knowing the Park City backcountry the way most people know their neighborhood. They've lived here more than two decades, which means they know where the vistas open up, where wildlife tends to appear, and which trails fit a morning or an afternoon. Before you start, they'll talk through what you're after (a challenging climb or a peaceful walk through the trees), and pick the route that matches. You set the pace. There's no agenda except that you have a good time and leave with memories worth keeping.

The hike itself is built around what you see and how you feel. Your guide points out the local plants and animals, stops when a view deserves it, and knows the best spots for photos. They carry water and snacks to keep you going, and they're also your photographer: capturing the moments you want to remember. Once the hike ends, they send you all the images so you have the whole day in pictures.

Two hours on the trail means you can fit this into a free afternoon or a morning before the rest of your day starts. Service animals are welcome, and kids as young as two can come along. The hike suits any fitness level because the guide builds the route around you, not the other way around.

What’s included

• Snacks and bottled water.
• a live English-speaking guide who photographs the hike and sends you all images afterward.
• trail selection based on your fitness level and what you want from the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 12:30 and 15:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 to 90 years) · Child (2 to 12 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Mountain Vista Touring

Is this one for you?Book this if you're hiking solo or with a small group and want a guide who knows the terrain so well they can build the day around what you're after, not around a fixed itinerary. The private format means the pace and the trail are yours to shape.

Traveler reviews

5.00★★★★★★★★★★

17 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years).

Can I choose how hard the hike is, or is the trail set?

You choose the intensity. Before the hike starts, you and your guide talk through whether you want a challenging workout or an easier walk, and they pick the trail that fits what you're after. The pace is yours alone.

What's included in the two hours, and what do I need to bring?

Snacks and bottled water are provided. Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring layers if the weather might change. Your guide can advise on what to expect for the day you're booked.

Will I actually see wildlife, or is that just a possibility?

Wildlife sightings aren't guaranteed, but they happen often enough in Park City that your guide knows where to look and when. Even without animals, the vistas and the forest itself are the main draw.

Do I get the photos from the hike?

Yes. Your guide photographs the hike as you go and sends you all the images once the tour ends, so you have a record of the day.