Fall Color Report

Rated as one of the “Top Eight Unique Destinations to View Fall Colors” by NBC’s Today Show and USA Today. The honors are partly due to the concentration of scenic routes that run through the red rock vistas of southern Utah, including National Scenic Byway 143 and Highway 148 through Cedar Breaks National Monument.

Sydney Valley Hwy 143 red aspens

High Elevation - ALPINE

MODERATE to PEAK - 9-19-24 | Sydney Valley, Hwy 143 - This will be a beautiful weekend to drive, next week will be even better.

Right Hand Canyon, Kolob Reservoir Road

Mid Elevation - SUBALPINE

MINIMAL to MODERATE - 9-19-24 | Cedar Highlands - the aspens are very green, the scrub oaks & maples have changed.

Cedar Canyon Walking Trail

Low Elevation - HIGH VALLEY

NO CHANGE - 9-19-24 | Cedar Canyon - Cedar Canyon Walking Trail - A few trees the undergrowth are starting to change.

HIGH ELEVATION - ALPINE

8,000 - 10,000 FEET| This area includes Brian Head, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Panguitch Lake, Duck Creek, and Yankee Meadows

Trees found in this area are Spruce, Quaking Aspen, and some Ponderosa Pine

MID ELEVATION - SUBALPINE

6,000 - 8,000 FEET | This area includes Zion Overlook, Ashdown George, Parowan Canyon, Vermillion Castle, Panguitch, Mammoth Creek, and Kolob Reservoir.

Trees found in the area are Scrub Oak, Maple, Ponderosa Pine, Pinion, Juniper, and some Quaking Aspen.

LOW ELEVATION - HIGH VALLEY

3,000 - 6,000 FEET | This area includes Cedar City, Parowan, Kolob Canyons, and Zion National Park.

Trees found in this area are Scrub Oak, Maple, Cottonwood, Juniper, and Pinion.