TOP 5 REASONS TO RENT AN ATV IN PARK CITY
Park City is a city in Utah east of Salt Lake City, nestled just beneath the Wasatch Range. It’s known for its many opportunities for outdoor recreational activities, especially skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking. The Deer Valley Resort and the Park City Mountain Resort are a couple of ski resorts near the city itself with well-known ski slopes. Wherever you decide to make your home base, whether you’re on a vacation with your family or that yearly ski trip with your partner, you’ll be in Park City to explore the city itself and the surrounding mountains: what better way to go on an adventure than to rent an ATV?
This blog covers the many reasons why renting an ATV in Park City is an excellent choice.
Park City is a wonderful vacation spot for you and your family to relax, hit the slopes, or explore the beautiful natural environment!
1. The Uinta Mountains
Usually made inaccessible to regular vehicles, the Uinta Mountains are home to Utah’s highest peaks and most variable terrain, with altitudes 11,000 feet higher than any other mountain range in the state. Kings Peak is the highest point, standing at 13,528 feet. To access the Uinta Mountains more easily, renting an ATV is necessary if you’re trying to explore on wheels. Trails like the Abes Trail offer scenic routes with views of the mountains and mountain lakes alike.
2. Hidden Gems and Remote Areas
Using an ATV gives you access to places you wouldn’t otherwise be able to go in Park City, like the Coyote Loop, a more advanced trail for experienced ATV riders due to its 20-mile radius and 24oo’ elevation. You’ll be able to head to spots with amazing, off-grid views, like the Jordanelle Reservoir along the same Coyote Loop or Bridal Veil Falls along the Provo-Jordan River Parkway trail. On an ATV, access to these remote areas is faster, more exhilarating, and offers opportunities for exploration you wouldn’t be able to do on foot.
3. Family-Friendly Adventure
Trails for beginners and intermediate riders are definitely included in Park City’s trail map. The Provo-Jordan River Parkway trail is a paved route that runs along the Provo River, with scenic views and an option to ride downhill following the river. Another beginner-friendly option for your entire family to do together is Dutch Hollow, a network of trails with beginner to advanced choices ranging from shorter to longer trails. Uinta Recreation rents kid-friendly bikes and offers educational safety measures so your family doesn’t get hurt.
4. Flexibility and Freedom
Renting an ATV allows you the freedom you wouldn’t usually have. You can combine your itinerary to include both a ride along a beautiful trail and then be back in town for dinner on the same day. Many might enjoy a picnic at Deer Valley after biking the Deer Creek trailhead. You have the ability to plan your own route and your own schedule. Hiking takes hours longer to complete a single trail than on a bike!
5. Weather Adaptability
Biking, although easier on dryer ground, is still great year-round. It is an activity that can be enjoyed in various weather conditions, be it rain, wind, snow, or, of course, in the shining sun. However, it’s good to have “peak” biking seasons in mind: September and August are the recommended timeframes since you won’t have to deal with mosquitos and overwhelming heat if you decide to camp overnight with your bikes. You’ll also avoid heavy snow or rainfall during the early fall—whatever season you decide to bike in, riding a bike in the rain is still more exciting than walking in it.
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These are just a handful of reasons why renting an ATV in Park City will improve your time spent here. Whether you’re going on a day trip or a weeklong vacation with your family, renting some bikes and getting out into nature, Uinta Recreation has you covered!