Cedar Breaks is 14 miles east of Cedar City in southwest Utah. The short six-mile byway follows UT 148 alongside Cedar Breaks National Monument between UT 14 and UT 143. Utah Highway 148 is a two-lane paved road suitable for all types of vehicles. Cedar Breaks is closed during winter.

The Cedar Breaks scenic byway takes travelers through the stunningly beautiful Cedar Breaks National Monument. Turnouts along the byway provide panoramic views of this nature-made amphitheater. Byway travelers are treated to forests of pine, fir, spruce, aspen, and mountain meadows filled with wildflowers. The colorful display of wildflowers reaches its peak during July and August. In September, the aspen trees turn a bright gold. Byway travelers are most likely to encounter mule deer grazing in the meadows every morning and evening.

The visitor center near Point Supreme Campground offers exhibits on the plants and animals of the area as well as the formation of the amphitheater. Wasatch Ramparts Trail begins here and follows the rim for two miles, taking you to panoramic overlooks. Along the trail at Spectra Point is a stand of bristlecone pine, some trees being over 1,500 years old.

About midway along the scenic drive is the Alpine Pond Trail. This is a short, easy, self-guided trail that guides you to Alpine Pond where wildflowers grow along the shore. A stand of bristlecone pine is near the Chessman Ridge Overlook.

A campground and picnic area is located near Point Supreme. The campground offers 30 sites for tents and recreational vehicles. Drinking water and comfort stations are among the facilities available.

Information: Dixie National Forest, 82 N 100 E, Cedar City UT 84720 / 435-865-3700. Cedar Breaks National Monument, 2390 W Hwy 56 - Suite 11, Cedar City UT 84720 / 435-586-9451