Deer Valley unveils 2026/27 trail map, adding seven new runs and 200 acres

The latest phase of Deer Valley’s Expanded Excellence initiative brings new terrain to Hail Peak, moving the resort closer to more than doubling its skiable acreage

PARK CITY, Utah — Deer Valley Resort has unveiled its winter trail map for the 2026/27 ski season, offering a look at the resort’s latest expansion, including 200 additional acres of skiable terrain, seven new runs and a chairlift on Hail Peak.

Hand-painted by ski map artist Rad Smith, the updated map illustrates Deer Valley as the resort continues its multi-year Expanded Excellence initiative. The latest additions bring the resort’s total skiable terrain to 4,500 acres with 32 chairlifts.

“This season’s trail map provides a captivating aerial snapshot of Deer Valley’s evolving reach,” said Deer Valley Resort Vice President of Marketing Kevin Kirksey. “As the resort continues to introduce new guest amenities, on-mountain infrastructure, and increased access to never-before-skied terrain, the map will continue to reflect the all-encompassing Deer Valley experience.”

One of the biggest additions for the coming season is the Hail Peak Express, a chairlift connecting Deer Valley East Village with the resort’s newest terrain on Hail Peak.

The lift features 86 chairs and can transport up to 2,400 passengers per hour, spanning 3,975 feet and climbing 1,130 vertical feet.

Seven new runs are also slated to open in the area. One, named “Hill Yeah,” pays tribute to Hill Air Force Base in Northern Utah and Deer Valley’s Salute to Service program, which provides military members and their families with exclusive lodging, lift tickets and other resort offerings.

Todd Bennett, COO of Deer Valley Resort leads a group of skiers through the new expanded excellence terrain at the deer valley east village

The Hail Peak development is part of a broader transformation underway at Deer Valley.

Since December 2024, the resort has introduced several new lifts, including Keetley Express, HooDoo Express, Aurora, Galena Express, Pioche Express, Neptune Express, Vulcan Express, Revelator Express, Pinyon Express. and the Deer Valley East Village Gondola.

Through its Expanded Excellence initiative, Deer Valley plans to more than double its skiable acreage, develop Deer Valley East Village, improve mountain infrastructure and reimagine the Snow Park base area.

Deer Valley is scheduled to open for the 2026/27 winter season Dec. 5, conditions permitting.