10 Best Cross-Country Ski Trails in Utah
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10 Best Cross-Country Ski Trails in Utah

Discover Utah's top cross-country ski trails, from Olympic-caliber tracks at Soldier Hollow to rim-side routes overlooking Bryce Canyon.

Last Updated October 26, 2026

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Top 10

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    Soldier Hollow Nordic CenterMidway
  2. 02
    White Pine Touring Nordic CenterPark City
  3. 03
    Solitude Nordic CenterSolitude
  4. 04
    Ruby's Inn Winter TrailsBryce Canyon City
  5. 05
    Mountain Dell Nordic TrackSalt Lake City
  6. 06
    Round Valley Trail SystemPark City
  7. 07
    Ogden Nordic at North Fork ParkLiberty
  8. 08
    Upper Millcreek Canyon Winter Road TrailSalt Lake City
  9. 09
    Deer Hollow Winter Recreation AreaDuck Creek Village
  10. 10
    Historic Union Pacific Rail TrailPark City
Soldier Hollow Nordic Center
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Midway

Soldier Hollow Nordic Center

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9.8/10Side Quest
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Approx. 19 miles total trails (31 km)Moderate2-4 hours450 ftDecember through March

Utah's premier Olympic Nordic venue in Midway features over 31 kilometers of world-class skate and classic tracks with sweeping Heber Valley views.

2002 Soldier Hollow Ln
Mon-Sun 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Winter)
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White Pine Touring Nordic Center
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Park City

White Pine Touring Nordic Center

9.7/10Side Quest
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Approx. 12.4 miles total trails (20 km)Easy1.5-3 hours250 ftDecember through March

A premier 20-kilometer groomed network in Park City weaving across snow-blanketed fairways and past the historic McPolin Farm.

2001 Park Ave
Mon-Sun 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Winter)
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Solitude Nordic Center
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Solitude

Solitude Nordic Center

9.4/10Side Quest
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Approx. 12.4 miles total trails (20 km)Moderate2-3 hours520 ftDecember through April

Tucked in Big Cottonwood Canyon, this high-alpine network boasts nearly 20 kilometers of trails among dense evergreens.

12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd
Mon-Sun 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Winter)
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Ruby's Inn Winter Trails
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Bryce Canyon City

Ruby's Inn Winter Trails

9.3/10Side Quest
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Approx. 31 miles total trails (50 km)Moderate2-4 hours380 ftDecember through March

Southern Utah's standout Nordic hub with 50 kilometers of groomed tracks leading to the canyon rim of Bryce Canyon National Park.

26 S Main St
Mon-Sun 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Winter)
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Mountain Dell Nordic Track
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Salt Lake City

Mountain Dell Nordic Track

9.1/10Side Quest
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Approx. 6.2 miles total trails (10 km)Moderate1-2 hours400 ftDecember through March

Salt Lake City's go-to commuter cross-country venue in Parleys Canyon, offering 10 kilometers of daily groomed loops.

Mountain Dell Golf Course, Parleys Canyon, I-80 Exit 134
Mon-Sun Dawn to Dusk (Winter)
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Round Valley Trail System
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Park City

Round Valley Trail System

9.0/10Side Quest
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Approx. 15.5 miles total trails (25 km)Easy1-3 hours350 ftDecember through March

A sprawling, free-access winter trail playground in Park City featuring rolling, dog-friendly groomed skate corduroy.

2050 Round Valley Way
Mon-Sun 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Ogden Nordic at North Fork Park
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Liberty

Ogden Nordic at North Fork Park

8.8/10Side Quest
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Approx. 12.4 miles total trails (20 km)Moderate1.5-3 hours450 ftDecember through March

Northern Utah's winter gem in Liberty, featuring 20 kilometers of quiet forested track inside an International Dark Sky Park.

4150 E 5900 N
Mon-Sun 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Winter)
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Upper Millcreek Canyon Winter Road Trail
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Salt Lake City

Upper Millcreek Canyon Winter Road Trail

8.6/10Side Quest
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Approx. 10.0 miles round tripModerate2-3.5 hours1,350 ftDecember through April

A scenic Salt Lake canyon road closed to cars each winter, transformed into a continuous climbing Nordic track.

3800 Millcreek Canyon Rd (Winter Gate)
Mon-Sun 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Deer Hollow Winter Recreation Area
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Duck Creek Village

Deer Hollow Winter Recreation Area

8.4/10Side Quest
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Approx. 23.0 miles total trails (37 km)Moderate2-4 hours600 ftDecember through March

A secluded southern Utah haven near Duck Creek Village featuring 23 miles of non-motorized groomed backcountry trails.

Dixie National Forest, UT-14 Milepost 24
Mon-Sun 24 Hours (Day use recommended)
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Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail
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Park City

Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail

8.4/10Side Quest
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Approx. 28.0 miles point-to-point (partial groomed)Easy1-3 hours150 ftJanuary through March

A flat, 28-mile linear route starting in Park City and following an abandoned railroad corridor through scenic Silver Creek Canyon.

Rail Trail Trailhead, Bonanza Dr & Kearns Blvd
Mon-Sun 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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