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Hiking Iron Canyon, Park City, Utah, Hiking in Utah with Dogs

Iron Canyon in Park City, Utah is a beautiful, secluded trail that overlooks the Park City valley and the ski resorts. On a clear day you can see all the way out to the Uinta Mountains. The trail is more popular in winter as a fun sledding spot, but my favorite time to go is in early Summer when everything is turning green again. Most of the mountain is on private land, but the Iron Canyon trail allows for public access.

The most difficult part about this hike is the parking – there are only 4 legal spots, and in summer months they are often filled by the neighbors throwing parties. Weekends and warm days will be harder to get parking, so I suggest hiking here during the week after work. Not only will you get in a quick work out, but also fantastic views.

** UPDATE July 2021: The nearby land owners are now cracking down on hikers using this trail, stating that is is no longer “public access”. Hike at your own risk. **

 

Directions

** UPDATE July 2021: Directions are no longer posted due to “public access” issues. Hike at your own risk. **

Hiking Iron Canyon, Park City, Utah, Hiking in Utah with Dogs

Trail Info

Distance: 2 miles RT

Elevation gain: 920 ft

Time: 1-2 hours

Dog friendly? Yes, on leash (but can be off leash with an eCollar in Summit county)

Kid friendly? Yes

Fees/permits? None

Hiking Iron Canyon, Park City, Utah, Hiking in Utah with Dogs

 The trail starts at the end of the cul-de-sac, by a No Parking sign. You’ll immediately hike over an in-ground flat water tank cover. In Spring, this first section can be a bit muddy.

Hiking Iron Canyon, Park City, Utah, Hiking in Utah with Dogs

 At 0.10 miles, you will cut through the first open meadow then be right back in the trees.

Hiking Iron Canyon, Park City, Utah, Hiking in Utah with Dogs

Fall is sooo pretty! We actually saw a coyote cross the trail just ahead of us, and moose are also in the area.

Iron Canyon trail, Park City, Utah

 Around 0.6 miles you will be hiking through dense pine trees. In summer and fall, this section is well shaded and beautiful!

Hiking Iron Canyon, Park City, Utah, Hiking in Utah with Dogs

Same section of trees but in October!

Hiking Iron Canyon, Park City, Utah, Hiking in Utah with Dogs

 The trail gets a little steeper as you continue higher, but it’s not too bad.

Hiking Iron Canyon, Park City, Utah, Hiking in Utah with Dogs

Eventually you’ll be hiking through more coniferous trees.

Hiking Iron Canyon, Park City, Utah, Hiking in Utah with Dogs

 At your first trail split, veer left to the rocky overlook.

Hiking Iron Canyon, Park City, Utah, Hiking in Utah with Dogs

 At the overlook! You will see a memorial bench to sit on, and great views of the ski resorts and Park City.

Hiking Iron Canyon, Park City, Utah, Hiking in Utah with Dogs

 Taking in the view…

Hiking Iron Canyon, Park City, Utah, Hiking in Utah with Dogs

Panorama from the overlook – Park City to the left, Jupiter Peak to the far right. Park City Mountain Resort are the ski runs you can see.

Hiking Iron Canyon, Park City, Utah, Hiking in Utah with Dogs

Charlie and I strike a pose. This photo was taken in June 2015. It shows how green it can be!

Hiking Iron Canyon in Park City

Photo taken June 2017!

Hiking Iron Canyon, Park City, Utah, Hiking in Utah with Dogs

Time to head back down! I can’t get over how pretty it is in Fall!

Trail Map

 

Iron Canyon trail map

The trail does continue past this overlook to the ridge. It will put you in a neighborhood. You can also take the Mid-Mountain trail, or hike up to Iron Mountain peak. To get to the ridge, simply go back to the trail split, and hike up (West) to the ridge.

 

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