Cedar Breaks National Monument

Cedar Breaks National Monument is a natural amphitheater, stretching across 3 miles (4.8 km), with a depth of over 2,000 feet (610 m). The elevation of the rim of the amphitheater is over 10,000 feet (3,000 m) above sea level.

The eroded rock of the amphitheater is more eroded than, but otherwise similar to formations at Bryce Canyon National Park, Red Canyon in Dixie National Forest and select areas of Cedar Mountain (SR-14). Because of its elevation, snow often makes parts of the park inaccessible to vehicles from October through May. Its rim visitor center is open from June through October. Several hundred thousand people visit the monument annually. The monument area is the headwaters of Mammoth Creek, a tributary of the Sevier River.

See also Scouting in Utah.

Trailheads

Campground: Little known trail from Point Supreme Campground to the visitor center.

Spectra Point / Ramparts Overlook / Bartizan Arch: 2-5 mile hike from overlooks to a triple arch.

Alpine Pond: Short double loop to a pond of the same name.

References

• National Parks of America - an informative and gorgeous tour of all 59 parks with our lavishly finished hardcover gift guide packed with detailed itineraries and practical tips on what to do and see in each park (2016 - Parks 100th Anniversay Edition)
• State Parks of Utah - the state parks are so rich in history, varied in beauty, and abundant in recreational opportunity.
• Utah's National Parks - 50 popular short hikes where each holds some of the most awe-inspiring geology on the planet. Each park offers visitors the dramatic scenery that invites exploration and discovery.