With spectacular colors formed by an abundance of mineral deposits, Cedar Breaks National Monument is breathtaking to behold! Located just minutes from the winter playground of Southern Utah’s Brian Head Ski Resort, the geological grandeur of Cedar Breaks becomes a unique wonderland of red rocks and sparkling white snow each winter; making this hidden gem a must-do on the winter adventure list.
Accessing Cedar Breaks National Monument in the winter is possible via snowmobile, snowshoes, and cross-country skis when the scenic drive along Hwy 148 is closed.
Snowmobile Tour through Brian Head to the Breaks
Sitting above 10,000 feet, Cedar Breaks National Monument rests on top of the Colorado plateau. This giant amphitheater was millions of years in the making: sedimentation, uplift, and erosion have carved out a space that spans three miles and is more than 2,000 feet deep. With spectacular colors created by an abundance of mineral deposits, the giant amphitheater becomes a unique wonderland of red rocks and sparkling white snow each winter. With a snowmobile tour through Brian Head and into Cedar Breaks National Monument with Thunder Mountain Motorsports, you can enjoy a guided tour into the monument on rented machines for incredible views!
Tours can be booked ahead of time online at brianheadthunder.com and range in time from 1.5-hour tours and 3-hour tours to full-day adventures. After signing your waiver and gearing up with helmets (provided) your tour guide will go over the basics of snowmobile operation. Assuring you that the tours are tailored to your experience level and sharing some cues with the group to indicate to their guide different needs along the way.
Their guides are very experienced and conscious of the needs of their group. Should you at any point need to slow down, want to stop for additional pictures, or experience an emergency they are quick and attentive to visitor needs.
Snowshoe Hike Through the Monument
Running through Cedar Breaks National Monument, Scenic Byway 148 closes with the first heavy snowfall, usually mid-November, and becomes a groomed trail for winter adventure. It’s accessible by snowshoes, cross-country skis, and snowmobiles. The trail system in and around the park is an easy-to-follow route that leads to incredible views. Check out a map of the park here.
Returning this year (2022) visitors can also elect to participate in a guided snowshoe hike through Cedar Breaks National Monument with park rangers on select weekend dates. These guided tours are available every week on Saturday and Sunday until March 27, 2022. Reservations must be made ahead of time by contacting a park ranger at (435) 986-7120 with additional information available here.
*Snowshoes are provided by Cedar Breaks National Monument for the tour.
Stargazing at the Northern Overlook
An international dark sky park, the evening views at Cedar Breaks are always worth the visit! In winter, only the northern viewpoint (closest to Brian Head) is open, but it's a great spot for stargazing. Bundle up, download a couple of star charts, and set out for an evening of stargazing. A five-minute drive from Brian Head, it's an easy drive for an evening of unbelievable views.
Cross Country Ski Into Cedar Breaks
Running through Cedar Breaks National Monument, Scenic Byway 148 closes with the first heavy snowfall, usually mid-November, and becomes a groomed trail for winter adventure. It’s accessible by snowshoes, cross-country skis, and snowmobiles. The trail system in and around the park is an easy-to-follow route that leads to incredible views. Check out a map of the park here.
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