Summit district, Utah, United States

Places to visit near Silver Summit

Silver Summit is a town in Summit district, Utah, United States, home to about 3,632 people. Within 50 km by road there are 176 places to visit — 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 forts & heritage, 16 churches and 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Quarry Mountain (9 km), Rockport Reservoir (11 km) and Park City Baptist Church (11 km).

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Silver Summit, Utah
Silver Summit, Summit district, Utah, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Silver Summit at a glance

Location
Summit district, Utah, United States
Population
about 3,632
Coordinates
40.7414° N, 111.4878° W
Places within 50 km
176 (102 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Silver Summit

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Silver Summit

95 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Silver Summit. The closest is Snyderville Basin (3 km); the best-known is Quarry Mountain (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Silver Summit

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Silver Summit. The closest is Glenwood Cemetery (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Silver Summit

35 churches within 100 km of Silver Summit. The closest is Park City Baptist Church (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Silver Summit

32 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Silver Summit. The closest is Rockport Reservoir (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Silver Summit

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Silver Summit. The closest is Jeremy Ranch (8 km); the best-known is Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Silver Summit

18 parks within 100 km of Silver Summit. The closest is Hogle Zoo (35 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Silver Summit

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Silver Summit
  2. 19 km Dog Lake · lake, Salt Lake
  3. 12 km Guardsman Peak · peak, Summit
  4. 8 km Park City Baptist Church · church, Summit
  5. 3 km Quarry Mountain · viewpoint, Summit
  6. 19 km Rockport Reservoir · reservoir, Summit
  7. 11 km Back to Silver Summit

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    Within 15 km of Silver Summit

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Silver Summit by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5695Snyderville Basin (3 km)
    Forts & heritage3942Glenwood Cemetery (12 km)
    Churches1635Park City Baptist Church (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1732Rockport Reservoir (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1118Jeremy Ranch (8 km)
    Parks1018Hogle Zoo (35 km)
    Museums1113Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center (9 km)
    Other attractions89Franz the Bear (13 km)
    Waterfalls79Donut Falls (23 km)
    Temples12Temple Square (43 km)

    Silver Summit: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Silver Summit?

    Quarry Mountain (viewpoint, about 9 km), Rockport Reservoir (reservoir, about 11 km), Park City Baptist Church (church, about 11 km), Franz the Bear (attraction, about 13 km), Dog Lake (lake, about 19 km), Guardsman Peak (peak, about 20 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Silver Summit?

    176 places on Spotwander: 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Silver Summit?

    Snyderville Basin, about 3 km by road; Quarry Mountain (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Silver Summit?

    Glenwood Cemetery, about 12 km by road; David F. and Elizabeth Condon House (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Silver Summit?

    Park City Baptist Church, about 11 km by road; Saint Lukes Episcopal Church (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Silver Summit?

    Start in Silver Summit, visit Dog Lake, then Guardsman Peak, then Park City Baptist Church, then Quarry Mountain, then Rockport Reservoir, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Silver Summit?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Silver Summit

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Silver Summit’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Silver Summit on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.