Just moved to Park City, or getting back into it after a while? These groups are beginner-friendly and welcoming — no need to be fast, experienced, or know a soul.
Every Thursday, summer through fall
White Pine Touring, 1790 Bonanza Drive
Two route options each week — a shorter 3–4 mile loop and a longer 6–7 miler. No sign-up, no fees; hang out behind the shop afterward. Dogs welcome on most routes.
Every Sunday, rain or shine
The Bagel Den, 1764 Uinta Way
Meet at 8:00am, depart 8:15am. Distance and trailhead vary weekly — check the Park City Trail Club Facebook page on Saturday. Fast folks up front, walkers in back; everyone’s welcome.
Every Saturday, year-round
Swaner EcoCenter, 1258 Center Drive
A guided, hour-long naturalist walk into normally off-limits parts of the preserve. 8:30–9:30am most of the year, shifting to 9:30–10:30am in deep winter. Free for members; $5 Utah residents, $10 out-of-state.
Three-race summer series, June–August
Quinn’s Junction trailhead parking lot
A 5K in June, 10K in July, and half marathon in August, all starting at 8:00am. Run one race or the full series.
Wednesday evenings, spring through summer
Rotating Wasatch Front and Park City open-space preserves
Wednesday-evening races on dirt trails of preserves and ski resorts, with a Short Course (3–5 mi) and Long Course (7–9 mi). Venues and start times rotate by date — check the schedule.
Every Tuesday, Memorial Day to Labor Day
White Pine Touring (Bonanza Drive)
Free women’s-only ride led by the Team Sugar women’s mountain bike team, grouped by similar ability so no one gets left behind. Confirm the start time with the shop.
Weekly, June through August
White Pine Touring (Bonanza Drive)
Free guided co-ed group rides throughout the summer, riders grouped by ability. Day and time aren’t posted online — call the shop to confirm the current schedule.
Park City Mountain Sports Club
Scheduled through the summer season
Varies — see club calendar
Member-organized mountain bike outings ($40/yr club membership). Dates and meeting points are published on the club calendar.
Every Sunday, the club’s flagship road ride
Cole Sport (ends at Urban Sailor Coffee, Iron Horse Drive)
The anchor of the SPCC road program, built around multiple groups from social to challenging. Non-members welcome. Start time isn’t posted online — confirm with the club.
Park City Mountain Sports Club
Scheduled through the summer season
Varies — see club calendar
Three paced ride levels — A (15–17+ mph), B (13–15 mph), and C (10–12 mph) — so there’s a group for most fitness levels. $40/yr membership; dates on the club calendar.
Park City Mountain Sports Club
Scheduled May through fall
Varies — see club calendar
Paced group hikes on a published calendar, with a “know your pace” system so you can pick a group that fits. $40/yr club membership.
Seasonal guided birding series
Swaner EcoCenter, 1258 Center Drive
Guided walks to the wetland ponds to spot and identify waterfowl, sandhill cranes, and other residents; binoculars provided. Offered on select dates — check the EcoCenter calendar.
Daily in winter; group lessons and clinics
White Pine Nordic Center, Park City Golf Club
Park City’s only in-town groomed Nordic track — 20+ km of skate and classic terrain. Daily group and private lessons plus clinics like the women’s Beginner Skate Technique course.
Winter season, by program
National Ability Center / White Pine Nordic Center
Adaptive cross-country skiing for participants of all abilities through the National Ability Center’s winter programming. Register through the NAC.
Free talks and courses through the winter
Various Wasatch / Park City venues
Free Know Before You Go awareness talks plus paid Backcountry 101 and avalanche-skills field courses for skiers and splitboarders. Dates posted each winter on the UAC education calendar.
First Wednesday of each month
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1505 White Pine Canyon Rd
The Park City-area Trout Unlimited chapter meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm, with programs, tying, and conservation work on Upper Provo tributaries like Soapstone Creek.
Park City Mountain Sports Club
Thursday mornings in summer
Jordanelle State Park, Hailstone Beach Pavilion
Kayak and SUP paddle on Jordanelle Reservoir, meeting at the Beach Pavilion at 8:30am sharp to be on the water by 9. Rentals about $20–$35; $40/yr club membership.
Summer season, by program
Jordanelle / Park City area waters
Adaptive kayak, canoe, and SUP sessions for participants of all abilities. Register through the National Ability Center.
Open daily for drop-in climbing
Park City MARC, 1200 Little Kate Rd
The municipal rec center’s indoor bouldering wall — the closest in-town climbing. Open Mon–Fri 5:30am–9pm and Sat–Sun 7am–9pm with a day pass or membership; no organized recurring meetup confirmed.
Monthly through the summer season
Varies — Park City-area trailheads
Monthly hands-on trail stewardship days building and maintaining Park City’s 400+ miles of trail, plus trailhead meet-and-greets. Dates posted on the MTF volunteer page each summer.