Cedar Breaks National Monument
Geology, Wildflowers and Night Skies at 10,000 Feet
Cedar Breaks National Monument is just over an hour northwest of Kanab. It sits at the western edge of a large plateau at an elevation of more than 10,000 feet. The views in this area have been leaving people speechless for centuries, and are comparable to Bryce Canyon National Park.
This national monument offers a Junior Ranger Program and ranger-guided day hikes along with educational programs where visitors may learn about the geology and history of the monument. Alpine Pond, a natural spring-fed body of water, provides thirsty animals a place to get a drink. The wildlife often includes deer, elk, porcupines and more
Nighttime star parties are also available and are held at Point Supreme Overlook. During summer months this area is accessible with your vehicle. In the winter season, Cedar Breaks Monument can only be accessed by cross-country skis, snowmobile or snowshoe. A yurt (small hut) is frequently staffed by volunteers who may offer warm cocoa during the winter months.
Recreational activities at Cedar Breaks park include sightseeing, photography, hiking, nature study, picnicking and camping. Two mile/3.2 kilometer trails, the Alpine Pond Trail and the Spectra Point Trail, are accessible from the road. The trails are easy walks but can be strenuous for the elderly, persons with respiratory problems and those who are not in good physical condition because of the park’s high elevation (10,000 feet/3048 meters).
Know Before You Go
As of 2024, fees for Cedar Breaks Monument include $25 per private vehicle, $20 per motorcycle, and $15 per person for cyclists and pedestrians. America the Beautiful National Parks passes are accepted as well. Passes should be prominently displayed while your vehicle is in the parking lot. There is very limited cell phone reception and no Wi-Fi available.
Twenty-five camp sites are available at the Point Supreme campground from mid-June to mid-September. The campground does not have dump sites or electrical hookups, but does have showers, and each camp site includes a fire pit and picnic table. Reservations can be made in advance here: https://www.nps.gov/cebr/planyourvisit/psc.htm Camping is not permitted at parking lots or overlooks.
