Park City, Wasatch Mountains

Park City: 5 things to know before you go

Wasatch Mountains, United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Park City is the largest single ski resort in the United States, a 7300-acre playground that swallows Park City Mountain and The Canyons under one pass. Historic silver-mining Main Street still curves down through the valley, the airport sits 35 minutes away, and every January Sundance comes to town.

1.Is the snow reliable in Park City?

Generally yes. From 2103 m at the base to 3047 m up top, the profile holds snow well across a normal winter (score 89/100).

2.Do you need a car, or can you ski in and out?

Ski-in/ski-out depends on the address here: some hotels are on the snow, others need a short walk or shuttle. Pick a slopeside address if skiing from the door matters to you.

3.How big is the ski area, and who is it for?

It is one of the bigger domains on the site: 410 km of piste on 41 lifts, enough to ski a different sector every day of the week. The terrain is balanced (35 green, 124 blue, 86 red, 75 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

Park City stands out for a vast, multi-sector domain, a polished, high-end scene and lively après-ski.

5.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Nov 22 to Apr 7 (about 19 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. The altitude also holds spring snow, so late-season skiing stays good well into spring.

The full Park City guide

Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.

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More questions, answered

How much vertical drop does Park City have?
About 944 m of vertical, from a 2103 m base to 3047 m at the top.
Is Park City part of a larger ski area?
No, it is a self-contained resort with its own 410 km of piste rather than part of a linked domain.
Is Park City good for beginners?
Yes. With 35 green and 124 blue runs, there is plenty of gentle terrain to learn on.

Where to stay

Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.

Park City Mountain
4.54.8k reviews
€295
β˜… Top pick

Park City Mountain

Very good Β· 4.8k reviews

Why we like it

A polished, high-end base for Park City when you want to be properly looked after after a day on the snow.

Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.5/5 from 4,839 reviews). It sits about 3.4 km from the slopes. A luxury option for Park City, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

β‰ˆ 3.4 km to the slopesLuxury
From
€295/ night
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Hotel Park City, Autograph Collection
4.7971 reviews
€305

Hotel Park City, Autograph Collection

Excellent Β· 971 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Park City, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

β‰ˆ 1.3 km to the slopesLuxury
From
€305/ night
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Hyatt Centric Park City
4.6636 reviews
€310

Hyatt Centric Park City

Excellent Β· 636 reviews

Why we like it

A polished, high-end base for Park City when you want to be properly looked after after a day on the snow.

β‰ˆ 5.4 km to the slopesLuxury
From
€310/ night
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Live snow reportSki-in/ski-out: United States