Ride the Snowbird Aerial Tram
ScenicEasySummerYear-roundWinter
Ascend to the 11,000-foot Hidden Peak for 360-degree views of the Wasatch Range without the strenuous climb.
Itinerary tips
- 1Pack a windbreaker or a medium-weight layer, as temperatures at the 11,000-foot summit are typically 15-20 degrees cooler than the valley floor.
- 2Budget at least 90 minutes for the round trip, including the 10-minute ride each way and time to explore the observation deck at the top.
- 3Drive approximately 45 minutes from downtown SLC via I-215 to Little Cottonwood Canyon, following signs for Snowbird Entry 2.
- 4Park in the main Snowbird Center lots, which are free during the summer months and available for a fee or via carpool apps during peak winter weekends.
- 5Download the Snowbird app to check the real-time lift status and weather conditions before heading up the canyon.
- 6Purchase your tickets online in advance to skip the ticket window lines and head directly to the loading dock on level 3 of the Snowbird Center.
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