Is Cedar Breaks National Monument worth visiting?

Is Cedar Breaks National Monument worth visiting?

Visiting Cedar Breaks is worth the trip for the scenery even if you don't get out of your car. But, you should. The Alpine Pond Trail is a moderate two mile hike worth doing for the views. The Spectra Point Overlook trail is also a shorter and less strenuous than the Ramparts Overlook trail.

Can I drive through Cedar Breaks National Monument?

The Cedar Breaks National Monument Scenic Drive is one of the most peaceful ways to experience the natural beauty of Southern Utah. The drive is 5-miles long and winds through the national monument to provide amazing views of the meadows and forests of the Markagunt Plateau.

Why is it called Cedar Breaks National Monument?

Ever wondered why the monument is called Cedar Breaks when there are no cedar trees around? ... Early settlers mistook the Utah junipers, found at lower elevations, for Cedar trees. When the area was named by the early pioneers it was common to call badlands "breaks" and thus, the name Cedar Breaks was given.

What is Cedar Breaks known for?

The monument is a premier cross-country skiing and snowmobiling destination in the winter with access from Brian Head Resort. The monument is 23 miles east of Cedar City and three miles south of Brian Head Resort. Cedar Breaks National Monument is open from late May to mid-October.

How do you visit Cedar Breaks?

Cedar Breaks can only be accessed in the winter by snowmobile, cross country skiing, or snowshoeing (For rentals and tours check Brian Head). The North View Overlook is accessible year-round and is located along Highway 143, about three miles south of Brian Head.

Is the Cedar Breaks road open?

The visitor facilities at Cedar Breaks National Monument are closed until Memorial Day 2021. The information center will close for the season on Octo. The information center will reopen at some point after Memorial Day 2021....Closures & Seasonal Exceptions.

	Date	Hours
Christmas Day	December 25	CLOSED

How do you get to Cedar Breaks National Monument?

Winter Access Cedar Breaks can only be accessed in the winter by snowmobile, cross country skiing, or snowshoeing (For rentals and tours check Brian Head). The North View Overlook is accessible year-round and is located along Highway 143, about three miles south of Brian Head.

Is Cedar break part of Zion?

Cedar Breaks is located north of Zion Ponderosa. Take Highway 89 and go north approximately 25 miles, then turn left on Scenic Highway 14.

How was Cedar Breaks formed?

The Upper Cretaceous Straight Cliffs Formation, the oldest formation in Cedar Breaks, is derived from a mixture of sand, mud, limy ooze, and organic matter which lithified into a coal- rich unit. The sandstones, mudstones, and siltstones of the Grand Castle and Wahweap Sandstones followed this deposition.

How long should I spend at Cedar Breaks National Monument?

A delightful little park, Cedar Breaks is a wonderful place to spend anywhere from a few hours to several days, gazing down from the rim into the spectacular natural amphitheater, hiking the trails, and camping among the spruce and fir trees.

When does Cedar Breaks National Monument open?

• The monument is a premier cross-country skiing and snowmobiling destination in the winter with access from Brian Head Resort. The monument is 23 miles east of Cedar City and three miles south of Brian Head Resort. Cedar Breaks National Monument is open from late May to mid-October.

What is Cedar Breaks National Forest known for?

• The Dixie National Forest surrounds Cedar Breaks providing lush alpine meadows clustered with ponderosa pines and quaking aspens. During the summer months, the wildflower display is spectacular. Recreational activities at Cedar Breaks include sightseeing, photography, hiking, nature study, picnicking and camping.

Are there fire restrictions at Cedar Breaks?

• Effective J, fire restrictions at Cedar Breaks National Monument have been rescinded. For normal fire regulations, please visit the Superintendent's Compendium page. What is Open? Roads: Cedar Breaks Scenic Byway (Hwy. 148) and Rim Road (the road through the park) are open for the summer season.

How do I get to Cedar Breaks?

• The Cedar Breaks Hwy U-148 offers beautiful views of rock formations, meadows, and forests. Four developed overlooks, and trailheads for two hiking trails, are located along the scenic drive. You can connect to Hwy U-148 via National Scenic Byway Hwy U-143 from Brian Head/Panguitch or by Scenic Byway Hwy U-14.