For a relatively quick jaunt to ridgeline views, hop aboard the Red Pine Gondola and venture down the 900-vertical Tombstone Trail. For a challenging, 6-mile loop, connect to Fantasy Ridge Trail to reach Desolation Peak (9,990 feet). Or bypass the gondola and the upper terrain, and still log some serious mileage by starting on meandering Holly’s Trail (4 miles), continuing south onto a short section of Mid-Mountain Trail (0.75 miles), hiking the Tombstone out-and-back, and returning to the base. 

Après: Top off the trail with tequila and yellowfin tuna tartare at Dos Olas Cantina. 

Hit this aspen-filled loop in a clockwise direction, whether you access it via Silver Spur Trail (from the resort base) or hop the free bus to Silver Star. Ascend roughly 700 feet of vertical on hikers-only Dawn’s, then loop back down on the Armstrong Trail, which is uphill-only for mountain bikers. 

Après: Sidle up to an outdoor table at the Silver Star Café for a spicy raspberry margarita and Baja-style fish tacos.

Best summited on cool mornings or during the fall, this exposed, sage-brush-bedecked hill with the famous “PC” on its breast, offers 360-degree views—and, occasionally, the opportunity to see a paraglider launch into the sky. The short and relatively steep climb delivers a quick workout. For more mileage, drop down the PC Hill Trail on the Round Valley side toward Hat Trick and beyond, or simply hoof it the one mile along paved trails to the bar. 

Après: Venture just a mile down the road to Boneyard Saloon. Snag a seat on the rooftop patio for a mimosa, local beer, or a carafe of on-tap vino—accompanied by an Amish friendship pretzel or a Hot Bird sandwich.

Switchback up the half-mile Treasure Hill Trail overlooking Old Town. Then, proceed to Sweeney’s Switchbacks, traversing ski-run meadows as well as shaded singletrack—thanks to stretches of aspens, conifers, and Gambel oak. Head back down toward town on South Sweeney’s for a short loop. Or switch gears for a longer workout and connect to Mother Urban or John’s for a deeper dive into the area’s glorious web of trails. Most likely, there will be out-and-back involved as these trails run long (in terms of hiking). Keep an area trails app or map handy to stay on track.  

Après: Soak up Old Town atmosphere alongside locally crafted whiskeys at High West Saloon. Pair the libation-du-jour with shishito peppers or a pretzel.

Let the chairlift do the heavy lifting and reach Baldy’s 9,400-foot views without a smidge of effort. Then, trek two miles of single-track downhill via the relatively shaded Silver Lake Trail. For more of a workout, opt for a clockwise loop (sans chairlift), starting with a 1,400-vertical-foot ascent on Silver Lake Trail and descending via Ontario Canyon Trail. The entire loop weaves through shady stretches of aspens and conifers as well as wildflower-bedecked ski-run meadows. The Ontario Canyon section intersects with a few bike trails, so keep a map handy to stay on course. 

Après: Order a 64-ounce mini keg of local brew and shareable duck confit waffle fries at Deer Valley’s new—albeit vintage—bar, the Sticky Wicket.