Cedar Breaks National Monument

Cedar Breaks National Monument is 3 miles south of Brian Head and is one of the greatest views in Utah. The park was established in 1933 and received worldwide fame afterwards.

cedar breaks
The beautiful amphitheater is over 2,000 feet deep and 3 miles wide making it one of the greatest views. The local Indians named it the, “Circle of painted cliffs”. Another tribe the Piute Indians called it, “The place where rocks are sliding down all the time”

The canyon is given its bright color by the presence of Iron and Manganese Oxides.

Things to do in Cedar Breaks

There are a number of things to do in Cedar Breaks. It is a wonderful spot for photography, there is a small fee to get into the park. But if you are trying to count your pennies there are a number of look out points along the road leading up to the monument.

The nearby Spectrum Point Trail leads to the Bristle tree which is 1,600 years old. That makes it one of the oldest trees known by man.

Weather

The park has an elevation of 10,350 feet, so you can imagine how cold it can get. Temperatures in the summer can reach 60 degrees during the daytime.

During the months between October and May the roads may be closed down due to heavy snowfall. But the park is open year round and offers a number of winter sports such as Skiing and Snowmobiling.

The Park information is

2390 West Highway 56, Suite 11

Cedar City, UT 84720-4151

(435) 586-9451

Here are a couple Cedar Breaks National Mon. Photos.

cedar breaks national mon. photo

Cedar Breaks National Monument

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