Park City Museum

Stair-Stepping Hike Through Old Town with Melanie Webb
2023-08-29 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver)
If you are a member and would like to join us on one of these hikes, please contact Diane Knispel, at education@parkcityhistory.org with the following information:
• Which hike you would like to go on?
• Names of people going on the hike.
• Email address associated with your membership.
• A contact phone number (preferably a cell phone that you will have with you morning of the hike)
• Do you need a lift ticket for your hike or not?
If you are not a member and would like to join us for a hike, please register as a member on our website at https://parkcityhistory.org/membership. Once you are registered, please contact Diane Knispel with the information needed that is listed above. Thank you!
I will send you a confirmation email closer to the time with place to meet and parking information.
Stair-Stepping through Old Town Hike on August 29th at 9 a.m. with Melanie Webb
Get a great workout and discover hidden gems of Old Town Park City with the Stair-stepping through Old Town hike with author, personal trainer and performance coach, Melanie Webb of WebbWell. You’ll discover secret greenspaces, enjoy skilled craftsmanship, and take inspiration from Park City architecture as you wind your way up and down the superbly maintained staircases in the heart of the city. We’ll finish the workout walking tour with a proper cool down and stretch at one of the many art-packed courtyards on Main Street.
Check out Melanie’s wellness programs and hike programs on her website https://webbwell.com/.
Rated: This walking tour is strenuous and well-suited for active Parkites with healthy hearts and knees.
Closing date and time for signing-up for the July hike: August 10th at 5 p.m.

Walking Tours of Main Street
2023-08-28 14:00 - 15:30, 2023-08-25 14:00 - 15:30, 2023-08-24 14:00 - 15:30, 2023-08-23 14:00 - 15:30, 2023-08-22 14:00 - 15:30, 2023-08-21 14:00 - 15:30, 2023-08-18 14:00 - 15:30, 2023-08-17 14:00 - 15:30 and 9 more dates
Guided Historic Main Street Walking Tour-2023
Put on your walking shoes and explore Park City’s Historic Main Street! Explore the architecture and stories of Park City’s unique history—from the days as a booming mine town to an emerging ski town. The Park City Museum’s popular Historic Main Street Walking Tours are Monday through Friday at 2 p.m. from June 26th to September 1st. Meet at the Museum store. Cost is $10 per person. Please call 435-216-9693 to make a reservation as space is limited to fifteen people on each tour this year.
The tour is most appropriate for ages 13 and up. Please arrive 10 minutes early, wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water, and wear sun protection. The tour lasts about one hour and fifteen minutes. If you have general questions about the tour, please contact 435-574-9554.

Glenwood Cemetery Tour
2023-08-24 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-08-22 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-08-17 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-08-15 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-08-10 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-08-08 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-08-03 10:30 - 12:00
Park City Museum will be giving tours of the Historic Glenwood Cemetery located at the end of Silver King Drive on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. from June 27th to August 31st. Discover the history of the Cemetery and those residents who are buried there. Please register for a tour at www.parkcityhistory.org. Tours will be $15 per person. Please meet at Glenwood Cemetery by the gate, bring a water bottle, wear sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes. Parking will be on Silver King Drive near the Cemetery. If you have any questions, please contact Diane Knispel education@parkcityhistory.org or call 435-574-9554.

Thaynes Canyon Hike with Melissa Clark August 24th at 9:30 a.m.
2023-08-24 09:30 - 13:00
If you are a member and would like to join us on one of these hikes, please contact Diane Knispel, at education@parkcityhistory.org with the following information:
• Names of people going on the hike.
• Email address associated with your membership.
• A contact phone number (preferably a cell phone that you will have with you morning of the hike)
• Do you need a lift ticket for your hike or not?
If you are not a member and would like to join us for a hike, please register as a member on our website at https://parkcityhistory.org/membership. Once you are registered, please contact Diane Knispel with the information needed that is listed above. Thank you!
I will send you a confirmation email closer to the time with place to meet and parking information.
Thaynes Canyon Hike with Melissa Clark Dates: July 20th and August 24th at 9:30 a.m.
This hike is a 6 to 6.5 mile hike. It is long but not too steep. It is considered moderately difficult with a 575 foot elevation gain. We will stop at the turn around point at Shadow Lake (by the Jupiter Lift base) for a 30 minute break for snack/lunch. Please bring water, snacks and sunscreen! Because of our stops at mine sites allow 3.5 hours for this hike.
Park in the lot at the base of PCMR, walk up to plaza by the PCMR ticket window. We will meet by the picnic tables. If you have a pass please bring it, if not a lift ticket will be provided. We will be riding The Crescent Lift. We’ll start our hike at the top of the Crescent Lift. We’ll visit the King Con Ore Bin and see the area where the King Con Tram brought ore over the ridge. Here we’ll also discuss the history of the Crescent and Bogan Mines, which were combined by Solon Spiro to form the Silver King Consolidated, or the King Con, as it was known.
We’ll then hike down into Thaynes Canyon, where we will see The California-Comstock Mine, perhaps the oldest of the remaining buildings on the PCMR property. We’ll also hike close to the Thaynes Complex. Along the way we will talk about the old rail system that was used to move ore down the mountain.
We’ll hike the area of the 1883 Matt Brennan murder. He was shot by a sniper as he observed a geological survey being conducted for E.M. Wheeler by Will Gorlinski. John “Black Jack” Murphy was accused of being the shooter and was hung by vigilantes several days later. Was Black Jack the real killer? Dramatic speculation will ensue.
We’ll also see small remnants of the Crescent Mine – originally developed by John Daly under contract to a company organized by Ed Ferry. We’ll then hike up to Shadow Lake near the base of the Jupiter Lift for a snack/lunch break. After our break we will hike back to the Crescent chair for the ride down to the PC base!
Closing date and time for signing-up for the August 24th hike: August 10th at 5 p.m.

FOSMMH Mid-Mountain Lodge Brunch (SOLD OUT)
2023-08-20 10:30 - 14:00
We are now officially SOLD OUT! For those who purchased tickets, see you on Sunday!
The Friends of Ski Mountain Mining History invite you to join us at Park City Mountain Resort for a scenic lift ride followed by a short hike and a gourmet brunch at the Mid-Mountain Lodge. Thanks to the generosity of Park City Mountain Resort and EpicPromise we hope you will join us to revel in our successes and learn about the future of our efforts to save Park City’s mining history. Individual tickets are $200 per person. We ask that you arrive at the Park City Mountain base area near the ticket window at 10:30am to check-in and receive your pass. Then at 11:00am groups will start up the Crescent lift, and hike for approximately 25 minutes with a group leader to Mid-Mountain Lodge. Cocktails will be served and brunch will commence at Noon. Following brunch you have the option to join a group hike back to the Crescent Lift, or to Payday or the Town Lift. To secure your spot simply complete the form below. Thank you for your continuing support for this critical community project of preserving our mining past for future generations!
Note: Of the $200 ticket price $100 is tax-deductible and will be acknowledged by a thank you letter.

Thaynes Canyon Utah Open Lands Hike with Michael O’Malley and Wendy Fisher on August 15
2023-08-15 08:30 - 12:30
If you are a member and would like to join us on one of these hikes, please contact Diane Knispel, at education@parkcityhistory.org with the following information:
• Which hike you would like to go on?
• Names of people going on the hike.
• Email address associated with your membership.
• A contact phone number (preferably a cell phone that you will have with you morning of the hike)
• Do you need a lift ticket for your hike or not?
If you are not a member and would like to join us for a hike, please register as a member on our website at https://parkcityhistory.org/membership. Once you are registered, please contact Diane Knispel with the information needed that is listed above. Thank you!
I will send you a confirmation email closer to the time with place to meet and parking information.
Thaynes Canyon Utah Open Lands Hike with Michael O’Malley and Wendy Fisher on August 15
Join Utah Open Lands’ Wendy Fisher and local hiking guide Michael O’Malley for a 3-4 hour, moderate hike in Thaynes Canyon. We’ll learn about UOL’s Armstrong conservation easements, the Armstrong family’s presence in Park City, some of the unique habitat and species, and the Silver King Consolidated Mine and Spiro Tunnel.
Meet at 8:30 am, Tuesday, August 15. Bring plenty of water, snacks, sunscreen, and curiosity!
Closing date and time for signing-up for the August 15th hike: August 9th at 5 p.m.

Walking Tours of Woodside Avenue and Park Avenue
2023-08-11 09:30 - 11:30
WALKING TOURS WITH DALTON GACKLE
If you are a member and would like to join us on one of these hikes, please contact Diane Knispel, at education@parkcityhistory.org with the following information:
• Which hike you would like to go on?
• Names of people going on the hike.
• Email address associated with your membership.
• A contact phone number (preferably a cell phone that you will have with you morning of the hike)
If you are not a member and would like to join us for a hike, please register as a member on our website at https://parkcityhistory.org/membership. Once you are registered, please contact Diane Knispel with the information needed that is listed above.
Woodside Avenue and Park Avenue Walking Tour with Dalton Gackle
Tuesday, June 6th at 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, July 8th at 9:30 a.m.
Friday, August 11th at 9:30 a.m.
Easy Hike with two short uphill sections, both with stairs available.
The tour will feature a combination of architecture, preservation, and history and will cover approximately thirty buildings on upper and middle Woodside Avenue and Park Avenue. It should last 1.5 to 2 hours. Bring comfortable walking shoes, water, sunscreen, and snacks.
Closing date and time for signing-up for the June hike: June 1st at 5 p.m.
Closing date and time for signing-up for the July hike: July 3rd at 5 p.m.
Closing date and time for signing-up for the August hike: August 7th at 5 p.m.

Park City's Railroad History with Conductor David Nicholas
2023-08-05 10:00 - 14:00
If you are a member and would like to join us on one of these hikes, please contact Diane Knispel, at education@parkcityhistory.org with the following information:
• Which hike you would like to go on?
• Names of people going on the hike.
• Email address associated with your membership.
• A contact phone number (preferably a cell phone that you will have with you morning of the hike)
• Do you need a lift ticket for your hike or not?
If you are not a member and would like to join us for a hike, please register as a member on our website at https://parkcityhistory.org/membership. Once you are registered, please contact Diane Knispel with the information needed that is listed above. Thank you!
I will send you a confirmation email closer to the time with place to meet and parking information.
All Aboard – Next Station Stop, Park City’s Railroad History Hike with “Conductor” David Nicholas
Two different Hikes- one August 5th 10 a.m. and the other October 14th at 10 a.m.
This hiking season the Park City Museum offers two hikes exploring the town’s railroad history.
Our first hike is Saturday 8/5. We traverse remnants of the Denver Rio Grande and Western Railway (DR&G) roadbed in Parley’s Canyon. We’ll “board” 10am in the Lamb’s Canyon parking lot. Round trip approximately 3.5 hours including Q&A sessions. The exertion level is “moderate plus”. Please dress appropriately including sun protection and plenty of fluids (hydration).
See October 14th for the second hike.
Closing date and time for signing-up for the August 5th hike: July 31st at 5 p.m.
