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The Ultimate Southwest Vacation includes Cedar Breaks National
Monument!
Experience the Spectacular Canyon Country Tour
Stay in Mt. Carmel Jct., the heart of the parks, and visit
the treasures of the Southwest.
Mileage: Mount Carmel Jct.
Cedar Breaks 45 miles
Dixie Forest 22 miles
Zion National Park 12 miles
Bryce Canyon 60 miles
Grand Staircase 9 miles
Red Canyon 47 miles
Sand Dunes 11 miles
North Rim 85 miles
Toroweap 90 miles
South Canyon 75 miles
Plan your Cedar Breaks Vacation with our Utah
Maps and Information
In these pages you will find insiders information on Cedar
Breaks National Monument. This detailed guide includes road maps, park maps,
pictures, trail beta, backpacking, history, fees, geology, flora, fauna, campgrounds
and things for kids to do.
Making summer memories in the Utah national parks and Utah
national monuments.
Utah!
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Cedar
Breaks Road Map
Cedar Mountain Map
Directions to Cedar Breaks
U-143 Closure
Dates. U-143 to Cedar Breaks closes at times in the winter, due to snow depth.
From Las Vegas: Take I-15 north to Cedar City. Take U-14 east
from Cedar City to U-148 and turn left to Cedar Breaks.
From Arizona: Take US-89 north through Mount Carmel Junction and turn west on
U-14. Turn right at U-148 to Cedar Breaks.
From Salt Lake City: Take I-15 south, exit at Parowan. Take U-143 to Cedar Breaks.
From Mount Carmel Junction: Take US-89 north to U-14. Follow U-14 to U-143 and
Cedar Breaks.
The ancient Bristlecone Pine at the end of the Ramparts Trail at Cedar Breaks are breathtaking with views of the hoodoos in the distance.
GPS Coordinates
WGS84 Datum
Trailhead in Cedar Breaks:
37°36.716 N
112°50.260 W
Spectra Point:
37°36.652 N
112°50.699 W
Rampart Viewpoint:
37°36.825 N
112°51.256 W
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Ramparts Trail
Temperatures soar during the summer months in southern Utah, and folks begin to migrate to the high mountains in order to get a temporary reprieve from the heat. One jewel stands out as premiere for those that wish to lace on a pair of hiking shoes and get away from the crowds. Cedar Breaks National Monument, just east of Cedar City, tucked high in the Dixie National Forest offers some outstanding hiking with views that are absolutely stunning. Enjoy the many groves of Bristlecone Pine and fill your senses with the multicolor patches of wildflowers.
Ramparts at a Glance
Photo Album: Ramparts Photos
Trail Maps: Ramparts Map
Day Hike: Yes
Distance: 4 miles round trip
Average Hiking Time: 4 hours
Equipment: Be sure to take at least 2-3 quarts of water for each person or equipment for filtering water and plenty of energy snacks for the trip.
Difficulty: Moderate hiking
Trailhead: Parking lot by the toll booth.
Trailend: Same as trailhead
Trail Access: Highway 148 closes in the winter
Decent from Spectra Point to Rampart Point:
333'
Off the Beaten Path: No
Best Season: Anytime road 148 is open.
Spectra Point
Be sure to stop and get an eye full. There are two to three natural "windows" in the gorge far below. Spectra Point offers an impressive view of hoodoos. Along this trail, notice the different hues of color in the rock formations. On one side of the trail are hoodoos and on the other is a beautiful meadow of wildflowers and junipers. The Colorado Columbine adds a subtle beauty to this hike. A close up of the white cap rock at Cedar Breaks is seen as well as ancient Bristlecone pines. One Bristlecone pine at Spectra point is 1,700 years old
Ramparts Trail
After reaching Spectra Point, t he trail continues west as it descends the hillside through the ever more present Bristlecone Pines and eventually arrives at Shooting Star Creek. Continuing on, and leaving the creek bottom, the trail follows the ridge and after another .8 miles comes to another spectacular viewpoint, Rampart Viewpoint.
Return the same way you came or it is possible to continue to Shooting Star Creek and Shooting Star Waterfall.
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