Cedar
Breaks is a huge natural amphitheater that 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.
Visitation:
Highest in July and August; lowest in January and February
(visitor facilities and road closed from mid-October
through late May).
Operating
Hours: From early June to early September, the visitor center is
open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. From Labor Day until
mid-October, it is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All visitor
facilities are CLOSED during the winter season (mid-October
through late May). The road to Cedar breaks closes with the
first significant snowfall.
Climate: All
visitor facilities and the scenic rim drive are located over
10,000 feet above sea level. In summer, daytime highs are cool,
with temperatures in the upper 50's to upper 60's. Overnight
lows during the summer are in the upper 30's to lower 50's.
Subfreezing temperatures, snow and high winds can occur at any
time of the year. Afternoon thunderstorms are common through
July and August. Winter visitors who enter the park via skis or
snowmobiles, must be prepared for extreme winter conditions.
Visitors should bring a jacket and comfortable walking shoes or
sturdy hiking boots, if planning to hike on either of the park's
two hiking trails.
Cedar
Breaks is a huge natural amphitheater that 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.
Operating
Hours: From early June to early September, the visitor center is
open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. From Labor Day until
mid-October, it is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All visitor
facilities are CLOSED during the winter season (mid-October
through late May). The road to Cedar breaks closes with the
first significant snowfall.
