Park Events

2025 Events

January 1st: First Day Hike 2025. Start the year off with some fresh air and exercise. Join us our Rangers for a moderately strenuous hike from the Pine Creek Campground to the top of Phosphate Hill. This viewpoint overlooks Midway and the Heber Valley. 9:00 am – 11:00 am. Total distance is roughly 5 miles with an elevation gain of 900 ft. Bring appropriate clothing and equipment for this snowy hike. There are no additional fees for this activity. Regular park entry fees apply. Pre-Register with jonathanhunt@utah.gov or by calling the visitor center at 435 654-1791.

January 4th: 125th Annual Christmas Bird Count. 8 am -4 pm. The CBC is a citizen science survey and not a typical birding field trip. The goal is to count all the bird species and individuals in an area, so it is a long and fast-paced day depending on which area you count. To find out more go to https://www.audubon.org/community-science/christmas-bird-count/join-christmas-bird-count. Pre-register with Kathydonnell@utah.gov Park Impacts: None

January 10th: Moonlight Snowshoe Hike: 6:30 pm- 9:30 pm To register and reserve equipment go here. $7.00 per person and $6.00 for snowshoe rentals. Kids 8 or older are welcome when accompanied by an adult. No pets allowed. Park Impacts: Busier than normal at the Visitor Center. Carpool if possible.

January 25th: Bigfoot Snowshoe Race: All Day For information and registration go here. https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=120297 Park Impacts: No parking at the Visitor Center. Parking is available at the Wasatch Golf Course and a shuttle will be provided. Busier than normal at the Visitor Center.

February 1st: Winter Festival: 10 am-2 pm. Wasatch Mountain State Park is a winter wonderland! Reserve a spot for your family to try out our winter equipment. To register and reserve equipment go here. Cost is $6 per adult individual ticket (12 years and older) and $4 per child (under 11 years). In the event low snow accumulation causes the need to postpone the Winter Festival, you will have the choice for your registration to roll over to the new date or receive a refund. Park Impacts: No parking at the Visitor Center. Parking is available at the Wasatch Golf Course and a shuttle will be provided. Busier than normal at the Visitor Center.

February 8th: Track Me If You Can (Animal Tracking on Snowshoes): 10 am-2 pm Learn how animals adapt to survive in winter environments and how to identify animal tracks while snowshoeing through the park. Pre-register with kathydonnell@utah.gov. Snowshoes are available to rent for $6 per person. Day use or Annual Utah State Park Pass required. Park Impacts: Busier than normal at the Visitor Center. Carpool if possible.

February 14th: Take your Sweetheart on a Moonlight Snowshoe Hike: 6:30 pm- 9:30 pm To register and reserve equipment go here. $7.00 per person and $6.00 for snowshoe rentals. Kids 8 or older are welcome when accompanied by an adult. No pets allowed. Park Impacts: Busier than normal at the Visitor Center. Carpool if possible.

February 22nd: Snowshoe Tree Hike with Tree Utah: 10 am-1 pm. Learn how to identify trees in the winter while snowshoeing through the park. Pre-register here. Park Impacts: Busier at the Visitor Center at 10 am

March: Maple Tapping Event TBA. Email kathydonnell@utah.gov for more information

April 19th: Celebrate Dark Skies in the park: 7 pm- 10 pm. Bring the whole family to enjoy stargazing and learning about dark skies with hands-on activities and starry treats. To register go here. Cost is $6 Adult Individual ticket (12 years and older) and $4 Child (under 11 years). Park Impacts: None. This event will be at the Wasatch Golf Course.

Please contact kathydonnell@utah.gov for more information about park activities.