Building, maintaining, and protecting trails for non-motorized recreation in an outdoor adventure-centered community like Park City is no small task.

But for Mountain Trails Foundation (MTF) Executive Director Lora Smith, it’s a mission that is deeply important and personal because Park City’s trails are central to her life.

“When I was raising my boys, we had great trail adventures. When I need to ponder a problem, burn off stress, or have the urge to explore, I hit the trails,” she says. “When I socialize, it’s often on the trails. With nearly every other facet of my life involving trails, why not a career as well?”

Lora started at MTF as the resource manager in 2012 and quickly realized it was a career path she was passionate about. Already educated in communications and organizational leadership, she completed the University of Utah’s nonprofits in excellence and executive leadership programs to prepare for the next step….

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Attention skiers – fluorinated waxes are bad for us and the environment! The PFAS aka “forever chemicals” they contain have been detected in our local groundwater wells and wastewater.

Recycle Utah, Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District and City Government of Park City, Utah have teamed up to collect your leftover Fluro wax at Recycle Utah and White Pine Touring now through April 15th.

Thanks to the efforts of our community partners, getting to the trailhead has never been easier.

In addition to Transit to Trail program, select neighborhoods have access to the new Micro-transit service. You can even catch a bus to Clark Ranch on the 6 Sliver, or take advantage of improved hours of service on the 9 Purple route, for those looking to access Bonanza Flat under their own power. For more information on 2022-2023 winter transit service please click HERE

If you enjoyed the Transit to Trails program this year we encourage you to participate in their ongoing survey by clicking HERE. This survey is important to demonstrate public support for the program, understand user habits, and suggest improvements. 

Thanks to the efforts of our community partners, Transit To Trails is back for 2022. Starting July 1st and running through October 15th the free shuttle service is available to get to and from your favorite high elevation trailheads.

Let someone else do the driving as you offset the negative effects of traffic and parking. Reserving a ride is easy, just sure to show up at the 1376 Munchkin Rd parking area 5-10 minutes prior to departure. 

Bikes and dogs are welcome as are tips for your driver. Keep in mind that trash facilities are limited, so if you pack it in, pack it out.