SUMMIT PARK, UTAH
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Perched at 7,000 feet, Summit Park is a high-altitude sanctuary located at the literal crest of the Wasatch Range. Originally developed as a collection of summer cabins in the late 1950s, it has evolved into a premier residential neighborhood for those who want to live "in the trees." It offers a cooler mountain climate and is often 10 to 15 degrees cooler than the Salt Lake Valley below.
Summit Park is rugged, quiet, and deeply connected to nature. It is a favorite for commuters who work in Salt Lake City but want the aesthetic of a mountain resort, as it sits conveniently along I-80 just 15 minutes from both SLC and Park City. Residents here often share their yards with moose, elk, and deer, living a lifestyle defined by steep winding roads and dense evergreen forests.
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Summit Park Peak Trail: A popular 3.4-mile loop that offers some of the best 360-degree views of the surrounding Wasatch peaks.
Backcountry Access: The neighborhood is one of the few places with direct, walkable access to vast stretches of untouched backcountry for skiing and hiking.
Wildlife Viewing: Known as one of the best places in the region to regularly see moose and other large mountain wildlife from your front porch.
Parley's Summit: The historic mountain pass that serves as a gateway between the high desert and the alpine mountains.
The "Cool Factor": Summit Park is famous for being one of the only residential areas where you can experience a true "Alpine" winter while being minutes from a major metropolitan airport.
