Alta is home to world class hiking in every direction. The Albion Basin at Alta is famous for its wildflower blooms and provides sweeping views of The Devil's Castle and the backside of the ski resort.
5 minutes down the road is Snowbird ski and summer resort. There are many great hiking trails at Snowbird. If great views without breaking a sweat is more your style, you can ride the Snowbird Tram to the top of the mountain and eat lunch or grab a drink at 11,000'. This time of year Snowbird hosts Oktoberfest featuring a beer garden, food options and some fair style rides in a beautiful mountain setting. Oktoberfest is only open Saturdays and Sundays noon-6pm.
There are several mountain bike trails in Little Cottonwood Canyon ranging from beginner to expert. In the past Snowbird has offered bike rentals and lift-accessed biking, but due to the pandemic they did not offer either in 2021. We will keep this page updated with what they offer in 2022. Other bike rentals are available in Salt Lake City.