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huge natural amphitheater has been eroded out of the variegated
Pink Cliffs (Claron Formation) near Cedar City, Utah. Millions of
years of sedimentation, uplift and erosion have created a deep canyon
of rock walls, fins, spires and columns, that spans some three miles,
and is over 2,000 feet deep. The rim of the canyon is over 10,000
feet above sea level, and is forested with islands of Englemann
spruce, subalpine fir and aspen; separated by broad meadows of brilliant
summertime wild flowers.
 The
Cedar Breaks Scenic Drive offers beautiful views of the rock formations,
meadows and forests. Four developed overlooks, and trailheads for
two hiking trails, are located along the scenic drive.
Spectra Point/Ramparts Trail: Moderately strenuous
at 10,000 feet above sea level, this trail leads for one mile to
the Spectra Point Overlook. Many visitors return to the trailhead
from Spectra Point, making a 2-mile round trip. Hikers who are prepared
for a slightly more strenuous stretch on this trail may continue
one mile further to the Ramparts Overlook at trail's end, then hike
the two miles back to the trailhead for a 4-mile round trip.
Alpine
Pond Trail: This is a 2-mile self-guided loop trail through
meadows and forest to a small spring-fed pond. Illustrated trail
guides may be purchased at each trailhead for this moderately strenuous
hike.
Geology programs
are presented on the hour between 10 am and 5 pm daily, from late
May through mid-October at the Point Supreme overlook.
Evening
Campfire programs: These ranger programs are presented
at the campground amphitheater and begin at 9:00 each evening during
the camping season (mid-June through Labor Day). Daily topics will
be posted at the visitor center.
Wildflowers:
The meadows at Cedar Breaks are full of a wide variety of wildflowers.
Take a camera and a field guide to discover the beauty of alpine
flowers. A checklist of the plant species can be obtained at the
fee booth.
• Field
Institute Classes Three new classes offered
for summer 2007
•
Star Party Take a closer
look at the night skies from Cedar Breaks
•
2007 Wildflower Festival
Join us for our annual Wildflower Festival June 30 to July 22,
2007.
•
2007 Wildflower Festival Art Competition
We're looking for images to use on the poster and in our pbulicity
for the Wildflower Festival. Win $100. Click
for more information. Click
to download application form.
• Fall
Color 2006 Events Cedar Breaks National Monument
celebrates the turning of the Aspens with a special movie under
the stars and astronomy night. September 2006.
• National
Public Lands Day Cedar Breaks National Monument
celebrates National Public Lands Day by providing free admission
ot the Park. September 30, 2006.
• 2006
73rd Anniversary Events Cedar Breaks National
Monument kicks off a series of special activities with a special
hawk release on August 19, 2006.
• 2006
Wildflower Festival Cedar Breaks National Monument
held its first Wildflower Festival June 30-July 16. Visitors participated
in guided hikes focusing on the flowers and how to identify them.
• Astronomy
Nights Cedar Breaks National Monument is a spectacular
place to view the night sky. The park is hosting star-gazing events
throughout the summer. The first was held on Saturday, June 17.
• Plan
Your Visit From early June to mid-October, the
visitor center is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.. All visitor
facilities are CLOSED from mid-October through late May. The Cedar
Breaks Scenic Drive remains open to vehicular traffic until snow
and heavy drifting occur, normally anywhere from late October to
early December. Please call 435-586-9451 to check the status of
the road before traveling to Cedar Breaks during this time. Winter
recreational activities begin once there is sufficient snow depth
for cross-country ski, snowshoe, and snowmobile trails.
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