 Hiking Bonanza Flat
       
        
            
                Hiking Bonanza Flat 
            
            
        
    
    Park City
Overview
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| Fri 45 | 31 | Sat 48 | 31 | Sun 52 | 34 | Mon 53 | 36 | Tue 49 | 35 | 
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The Bonanza Flat Loop Trial Trail has a few things going against it. The trail is only open three months of the year, parking can be a nightmare, and as a hiker you have to contend with a constant stream of mountain bikers. So what makes this trail so popular? The answer was clear when I went in late September—the amazing fall colors! If you are patient and want to see some stunning aspen in all their yellow and orange, this is a hike worth doing.
Logistics
There is limited parking at Bonanza Flat and it isn’t uncommon to have several cars waiting for a spot. Fortunately, there is decent turnover in vehicles because some people just come to take photos for a half hour instead of going on a hike or bike ride. Parking cost $8 per hour in 2025. I thought 2 hours would be plenty of time to finish the loop, but I spent more time taking photos than I expected. I got a text letting me know I only had 15 minutes left and hustled to finish up the hike. I recommend taking the free shuttle up from Park City if possible to avoid the whole parking scene. Alternatively, you could check out the Park City webcam to see how crazy things are, though it might just make you discouraged.
Getting There
From Park Ctiy, take UT-224 S/Marsac Ave heading south. This is the main road that heads south, up and over the mountain to Big Cottonwood Canyon or Wasatach State Park/Heber City. Follow this road up and over the pass. From the pass which is about 5 miles from downtown Park City, continue about a half mile. The Bonanza Flat Parking area is on the left. You are NOT allowed to park along the road here, only in the parking area.
Route
Start the loop on the east side of the parking lot, where a sign indicates that clockwise is the preferred direction for hikers. You will pretty quickly cross a road and descend into a beautiful aspen stand. After 25 or so minutes, you will come to a marked junction with the Lil Quakers Loop. Follow the sign to continue straight on the loop trail. Cross a wooden bridge a few minutes after the junction and then a second one about 15 minutes later.
The trail starts to loop back towards the main road and crosses another bridge. After this, continue to follow the trail markers to avoid any confusion with several roads and wide tracks. The last such junction will take you across a dirt road next to a locked gate. Shortly before you return to the parking lot, you will pass a junction with Bloods Lake and Lil Quakers Loop where you should continue straight. Enjoy the beautiful views as you continue up to the parking area.
| Bonanza Flat Trailhead | 12T 456179E 4495131N 40°36'21"N 111°31'05"W | 
| BLT - Little Quakies Jct | 12T 455450E 4494588N 40°36'03"N 111°31'36"W | 
| Jct - Straight | 12T 454878E 4495196N 40°36'23"N 111°32'00"W | 
| Jct - Cross Dirt Road | 12T 455141E 4495371N 40°36'29"N 111°31'49"W | 
| Jct - BLT Straight | 12T 455407E 4495195N 40°36'23"N 111°31'38"W | 
 
                      
                     