Situated in the Wasatch Mountain Range just 30 miles away from Salt Lake City, the quaint town of Alta offers an idyllic getaway for those seeking respite from the daily hustle and bustle.
It’s home to the Alta Ski Area, one of the most popular ski resorts in the entire state.
The area also boasts numerous hiking trails and opportunities for climbing, as well as several easy-to-reach national parks.
In addition to all this, there are some great restaurants scattered around the area, including The Summit at Snowbird, which offers high altitude dining with spectacular views of the mountains.
If you’re into photography, the region’s old growth forests and snow-covered slopes provide a beautiful backdrop for taking photos.
If the sound of a vacation here appeals to you, use our list of recommendations below as a guide to planning your trip!
The 64 Most Popular Things To Do In Alta, Utah
64. Peruvian Gulch
5.0 (1 review)
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63. Mill B South Fork Trail
5.0 (1 review)
62. Grizzly Gulch
5.0 (2 reviews)
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61. Twin Peaks (American Fork)
4.0 (2 reviews)
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60. Dromedary Peak
4.5 (2 reviews)
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59. Maybird Gulch
5.0 (2 reviews)
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58. Pole Line Pass
4.7 (3 reviews)
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57. Storm Mountain
4.8 (4 reviews)
56. Silverlode
4.6 (5 reviews)
Location: Park City UT
55. Sundial Peak
4.8 (6 reviews)
54. Mount Tuscarora
5.0 (6 reviews)
Credit: Elisa Wright, Google Maps
Web Address: http://peakery.com/mount-tuscarora-utah/
53. Lake Florence
4.8 (6 reviews)
52. Mary Ellen Gulch
4.8 (6 reviews)
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51. Mill Canyon Peak
3.8 (6 reviews)
50. Lackawaxen Lake
4.6 (7 reviews)
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49. Solitudedirect Lodging “Discount Ski in-out Lodging”
4.7 (7 reviews)
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Location: 12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon Road Salt Lake City UT
Tel: 801 899 3754
Web Address: http://solitudedirect.com/
48. Jupiter Peak
5.0 (8 reviews)
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Location: Park City UT
Web Address: https://en-gb.topographic-map.com/maps/riqf/Park-City/
47. Kessler Peak
5.0 (8 reviews)
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46. Mineral Basin
4.8 (9 reviews)
45. Twin Peaks Wilderness
4.7 (9 reviews)
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Location: Cottonwood UT
Tel: 801 236 3400
Web Address: http://fs.usda.gov/detail/uwcnf/about-forest/districts/
44. White Baldy
4.8 (10 reviews)
43. Devil’s Castle
4.8 (11 reviews)
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Location: Alta UT
42. Silver Glance Lake
4.7 (11 reviews)
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41. Sugarloaf Mountain
4.7 (12 reviews)
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40. Pittsburg Lake
4.8 (13 reviews)
39. Circle-All Peak
4.9 (14 reviews)
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38. Clayton Peak
4.9 (15 reviews)
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37. Mount Superior
4.8 (16 reviews)
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36. O’Sullivan Peak
4.1 (16 reviews)
Credit: Gregory P, Google Maps
35. Sunset Peak
5.0 (22 reviews)
Credit: Bryant Olsen, License, Flickr
Web Address: http://peakery.com/sunset-peak-utah/
34. Wasatch Crest Trail
4.9 (22 reviews)
Location: NF 029 Salt Lake City UT
33. Twin Lakes Reservoir
4.9 (24 reviews)
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32. Twin Peaks
4.8 (26 reviews)
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31. White Pine Lake
4.8 (28 reviews)
30. Lisa Falls
4.6 (31 reviews)
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29. Lake Desolation
4.8 (33 reviews)
28. Chad’s Gap
2.5 (34 reviews)
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Location: 10821 Little Cottonwood Road Alta UT
27. Willow Lake
4.7 (34 reviews)
26. Bonanza Flat Trailhead
4.6 (41 reviews)
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Location: UT 224 Park City UT
Web Address: http://utahopenlands.org/
25. Lake Catherine
4.8 (45 reviews)
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24. Powderbird
4.6 (46 reviews)
Credit: Joe Chasse, Google Maps
Location: 8333 Bypass Road Alta UT
Tel: 801 396 7177
Web Address: http://powderbird.com/
23. Pfeifferhorn
4.9 (53 reviews)
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22. Red Pine Lake
4.8 (63 reviews)
21. Lake Blanche
4.9 (79 reviews)
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20. Moss Ledge Waterfall
4.6 (88 reviews)
Credit: Tyler Ellenwood, Google Maps
Location: Salt Lake City UT
Web Address: https://fs.usda.gov/recarea/uwcnf/recarea/
19. Bloods Lake
4.7 (89 reviews)
18. Lake Mary
4.9 (89 reviews)
17. Gloria Falls
4.8 (90 reviews)
Credit: Garrett Ferguson, Google Maps
Location: Tanners Flat Campground Road Sandy UT
16. Silver Lake Flat Reservoir
4.6 (113 reviews)
15. Doughnut Falls
4.8 (143 reviews)
14. Silver Lake
4.9 (151 reviews)
13. Little Cottonwood Creek Trail
4.8 (155 reviews)
Credit: Scott Gauvin, License, Flickr
Location: Little Cottonwood Road Sandy UT
12. Bloods Lake Trailhead
4.8 (187 reviews)
Location: S Guardsman Pass Road Park City UT
11. White Pine Trailhead
4.7 (437 reviews)
Location: S Parking Sandy UT
10. Donut Falls Summer Trailhead
4.7 (854 reviews)
Credit: Cory Frashefski, Google Maps
Location: Salt Lake City UT
Web Address: http://fs.usda.gov/recarea/uwcnf/recreation/hiking/recarea/
Our Top picks
9. Mount Wolverine
5.0 (12 reviews)
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8. Lake Blanche Trail
4.9 (16 reviews)
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7. Big Cottonwood Canyon
5.0 (46 reviews)
6. Catherine’s Pass
4.9 (51 reviews)
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Location: Solitude UT
5. Cecret Lake
4.7 (114 reviews)
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4. Alta Peruvian Lodge
4.6 (267 reviews)
Credit: Alta Peruvian Lodge, Google Maps
Location: 10000 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road Alta UT
Tel: 801 742 3000
Web Address: https://altaperuvian.com/
3. Cecret Lake Trail
4.8 (267 reviews)
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Location: Alta UT
2. Snowbird Tram
4.7 (971 reviews)
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Location: 9385 S Snowbird Center Dr Snowbird UT
Tel: 801 933 2222
Web Address: https://snowbird.com/summer-activities/tram/
1. Alta Ski Area
4.6 (2,016 reviews)
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Location: 10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road Alta UT
Tel: 801 359 1078
Web Address: http://alta.com/
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Alta, Utah! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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