3pm - 5pm Wildflower Hikes
Without question, this is unbeatable excuse to skip work, beat the heat and take a hike. This hike begins with a ride on the Sunrise Lift followed by a beautiful walk back down to the Village. The trail winds through a wide variety of habitats ensuring flower diversity and great views along the way. For this hike it is of moderately strenuous grade due to high elevations and unstable footing conditions. Please wear sturdy shoes, bring water, snacks and rain gear. Not recommended for those with knee problems or improper footwear.
These hikes start on an as needed basis from 3pm- 5pm. Meet at Solitude's Village, Entry 2 at the Stonehaus (the building with the grass roof!
4pm Wildflower Walk
If you would like to take a more relaxing stance on a Friday afternoon, join one of our volunteer guides for a stroll through abundant wildflower meadows on easier terrain. Please wear sturdy shoes, bring water, snacks and rain gear.
This walk starts at 4pm.
Please meet us at the Goldminer's Daughter Patio, new for 2007! This is located at the first entrance to Alta, look for the festival signs.
Join local naturalists for a wildflower walk! Walks will be tuned for varying abilities, starting from the Goldminer's Daughter Patio. Learn about the dizzying variety of wildflowers at Alta. All walks and hikes are of moderate grade due to high elevation and unstable footing conditions. For all walks, please wear sturdy shoes, bring water, snacks and rain gear.
Walks will be held with a ratio of 1 guide to 12 participants and leave on an as needed basis.
10am 12pm 2pm Beginner Walks (Van Assisted)
An moderate walk that begins with a short ride up into the wildflowers, with a walk back to the Patio.
9:30am & 12pm Intermediate Wildflower Walks
A walk that starts and ends at the Patio, with some great flowers along the way!
10am & 12pm Wildflower Walk for Kids.
1pm Children's Art in the Mountains.
11am Utah Puppets
1 - 3:30pm Live Music
8:15 - 9:15am Sign up for Wildflower or Geology Hikes
$5 donation to the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation
9:30am Tram leaves for Wildflower and Geology Hikes
Please be ready and inline at 9:30 with all your hiking gear. This is a *strenuous* hike.
9:30am Peruvian Chair leaves for Wildflower Hikes into Mineral Basin
This is a strenuous/moderate hike in upper Mineral Basin.
9:30am Geology Hike leaves
9:45am Lower Mountain Wildflower Hike
Join us on this relaxing walk through gorgeous wildflower terrain. This hike follows Snowbird's lower mountain trails, no tram ride is needed for this hike. Ideal for those who do not hike often. Everyone is welcome!
11:30am - 2:30pm Live Music with Mr. Whoopee on the Plaza Deck