Presented below are summary descriptions of destinations near Cedar Breaks National Monument. Click on any name for complete information. Markagunt Plateau is a heavily forested highland of peaks, rolling hills and broad meadows. It contains two splendid scenic drives, a couple of large natural lakes, and good opportunities for hiking and mountain biking. Within it is Cedar Breaks National Monument. Brian Head is a small resort town 9,850 feet up in the pretty, heavily forested Markagunt Plateau. In winter visitors come to enjoy Brian Head Ski Resort; in summer they tackle the highlands mountain biking and hiking. It is about 5 miles north of Cedar Breaks. Cedar City is a mid-size city along I-15 just east of the Markagunt Plateau. It serves as a base for those exploring the plateau and as a more distant base for those visiting Bryce Canyon and Zion national parks. In late summer the city hosts a very popular Shakespeare Festival. It is 20 miles west of Cedar Breaks.   Zion National Park is Utah's most popular park. The massive cliff walls of sandstone that tower above the canyon floor are truly inspiring. Great day hikes and good backpacking opportunities are numerous. Easy scenic drives take you to the best views. The Kolob Canyon section of Zion is about 40 miles south of Cedar Breaks. Panguitch is a small ranching town in a valley between the Markagunt and Pausaugunt Plateaus. It serves primarily as a base for those visiting Bryce Canyon and/or exploring the Markagunt Plateau. It is 35 miles northeast of Cedar Breaks. Bryce Canyon National Park is home to a series of spectacularly colorful and intricate rock forms carved by erosion from the edge of the Pausaugunt Plateau. An easy scenic drive runs along the top of the plateau to wonderful lookouts over the park. Numerous hiking trails run along the rim and down among the rock forms. It is 58 miles east of Cedar Breaks. Select Southwest Overview for summary descriptions of all destinations in Southwestern Utah.

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