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The Ultimate Southwest Vacation includes Dixie National Forest!
Experience the Spectacular Canyon Country Tour
Stay in Mt. Carmel Jct., the heart of the parks, and visit
the treasures of the Southwest.
Mileage: Mt. 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 Dixie National
Forest
Vacation with our
Utah Maps
and
Information
In these pages you will find insiders information on Dixie
National Forest. 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.
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Dixie
National Forest Road
Map
Dixie National Forest
Map
Directions to Dixie National Forest
From Salt lake City: Take I-15 south, exit at
Parowan. Take U-143 south
to Dixie National Forest.
From Las Vegas: Take I-15 north to Cedar City. Take U-14 to Dixie National Forest.
From Mount Carmel Junction: Take US-89 north to U-14 and into Dixie National
Forest.
From Arizona: Take US-89 north thru Mount Carmel Junction to U-14 and turn west
to Dixie National Forest.
U-14 is also called the Markaguant High Plateau Scenic
Byway.
Cascade Falls is a nice family hike located on Cedar Mountain
in Dixie National Forest.
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Hiking Dixie National Forest
Cascade Falls
The Cascade Falls trail is a half-mile hike, with few elevation changes,
overlooking the southern edge of the Markagunt Plateau. The trail ends at a rocky
ledge with water tumbling down from a limestone hole. Cascade Falls
is the North Fork of the Virgin River.
Virgin River Rim Trail
This forested path has a few surprises along the way. Peer down into the Cats Den, and wonderful ampitheater of hoodoos, fins and windows. Hike among the oldest living things on earth, the Bristlecone Pine and delight in the assortment of wildflowers.
Cascade Falls Trailhead to Strawberry Ridge
Cascade Falls Trailhead to Te-ah Trailhead
Te-ah Trailhead to Webster Flat Road
Bristlecone Pine Trail
This is an easy .77 mile/1.24km hike to a view of Zion National Park in the
distance. The trail ends in a grove of magnificent bristlecone pines. Look
for the trailhead immediately west of the turn-off to Cedar Breaks. An interesting
tidbit is that the bristlecone pines are the oldest living things on earth.
Below the Rim at Cedar Breaks
This route takes hikers to the bottom of the impressive Cedar Breaks hoodoos.
Ashdown Gorge Route
Hike the whole ten miles or just take the family a couple of miles along the trail to explore the various trees, including the Bristlecone Pine trees and the wonderful views of Ceadar Breaks from along the trail.
Navajo Lake Loop Trail
Walk or bike this picturesque loop trail. Bike rentals are available at Navajo
Lake.
Zion Overlook
This is not a hike, but an inspiring scenic overlook. Zion National Park
looms in the distance. The West Temple to the left, the Kolob Plateau straight
ahead and the Pine Valley Mountains to the right. In the forefront from left
to right is; Causeral Point, Fife Gulch, O'Neil Gulch and the Black Mountains.
The two bodies of water in the forefront are Deep Creek to the left and Aspen
Lake to the right.
Strawberry Point
Drive out to this scenic view point for spectacular views of forested land
and red rock formations.
Ice Cave
This cave is much smaller than Mammoth Cave. In fact there is only one chamber,
but there are year-round icicles. Find the Duck Creek Visitor Center by turning
at the Navajo Lake turn-off and then drive past the visitor center and follow
the signs to Ice Cave.
Mammoth Cave
Mammoth Cave was created by lava flow millenniums ago and left long tubes
as it cooled. The cave looks like a big hole in the ground at first glance, but
its fun to explore. Take a good light for every person going. The cave is
pitch dark after the first turn. The exit is a small tube that allows only enough
room to get on your belly and slide through. If you are large or claustrophobic
turn around and go back the way you entered. Caution: water seepage at the end
of the cave makes the rocks slippery. Wear appropriate hiking shoes into the
cave.
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