Wasatch Mountain State Park
Park Mountain park offering trails, camping, and winter sports
State park in the Wasatch Range near Heber City offering hiking, mountain biking, fishing, horseback trails and high-valley meadows for seasonal outdoor recreation.
Wasatch Mountain State Park is a Utah state park in the Heber Valley near Midway and Heber City, known for its year-round outdoor recreation and a winter-sports venue used in the 2002 Winter Olympics.
The park offers extensive trail networks for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding in summer and groomed cross-country ski loops and snowshoeing in winter. Campgrounds, picnic areas and equestrian facilities support multi-day stays; a dedicated tubing and ski center operates at the Soldier Hollow section.
The park was developed by the Utah State Parks system to preserve recreational lands in the Wasatch Range and to provide managed outdoor access to the Heber Valley. The Soldier Hollow competition area was prepared and upgraded to host cross-country skiing and biathlon events for the 2002 Winter Olympics and has remained a public sports venue since.
Geographically it sits in the Wasatch Range’s eastern foothills in Wasatch County, on the north side of the Heber Valley. The park lies near the towns of Midway and Heber City and is roughly 30 miles southeast of Salt Lake City by straight line distance.
- Recreation: Facilities include campgrounds, trailheads and equestrian staging areas, with winter grooming for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
- Olympic venue: The Soldier Hollow competition area hosted races during the 2002 Winter Olympics and remains a managed winter-sports venue.
What to See #
- Soldier Hollow: A former 2002 Winter Olympics venue for cross-country skiing and biathlon, now operated year-round for trails, skiing and events. Trails range from groomed ski loops to multiuse routes and there is a downhill tubing facility.
How to Get to Wasatch Mountain State Park #
Wasatch Mountain State Park headquarters are near Midway, accessible via UT-35 from Heber City or US-189; the park comprises several units, so check the state parks website for directions to specific trailheads and facilities.
Tips for Visiting Wasatch Mountain State Park #
- Book campsites in advance during summer and autumn - the park is popular for mountain-biking and winter sports.
- For stargazing, head to one of the higher ridges away from park lighting.
- Check road conditions in winter; upper-access roads can close or require chains.
Best Time to Visit Wasatch Mountain State Park #
Summer for hiking and mountain biking; winter for snow sports. Shoulder seasons offer quieter trails and comfortable temperatures.
Weather & Climate near Wasatch Mountain State Park #
Wasatch Mountain State Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) - Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -11°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (533 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -11°C. The wettest month with 65 mm of rain.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 6°C. The driest month with just 25 mm.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall.
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August
August is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 18°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).
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