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| Your complete Guide to Cedar Breaks National Monument. This guide also includes information on Lodging, Camping, Guided Tours, Maps and Vacation Retreats in the Southern Utah area. This site is packed with information and photos of Cedar Breaks National Monument and the surronding areas of interest. |
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Located on the west edge of the Markagunt Plateau is Cedar Breaks. This remote area offers no nearby accomodations so pack up a lunch when going to visit. A 5 mile rim drive leads to the 4 view points in the Monument. There is a charming wood cabin visitors center at the entrance. The Monument offers two hiking trails, each giving a different perspective of the area. |
| Alpine Pond Trail |
As you hike this mile and half round trip easy trail notice the sub-alpine forest around you. There are the shade loving Subalpine Firs and Engelmeann spruce. Along with the Bristlecone Pine and Quaking Aspen found in these higher elevations. The Quaking Aspen is named because of the "quaking" aspect the small leaves exhibit when they are blowing in the wind due to their lengthwise flattening. In the fall the Aspen leaves turn a brilliant gold and as the trees are often crowded together they put on quite a display, with the white barked trunks enhancing the image It is breathtaking to see. Lichens are evident in Cedar Breaks,the symbiotic plants are an indication of exellent air quality. Here at this elevation there are numerous wild flowers to enjoy as you stroll this trail to the pond at the end. |
| Wasatch Ramparts Trail |
This is a moderatly difficult hike that follows the rim of Cedar Breaks National Monument. The trail begins at the Visitors Center and is a 2 mile round trip. Notice on this trail how the rock formations will change colors as you walk along. The seldom seen and ancient Bristle cone pines are abundant on this hike. The oldest of these trees at Cedar Breaks are at least 1,650 years old. These old timers are the oldest trees on earth and are adapted to grow and flourish on the barren slopes and cliff edges. If you are not sure which trees these are, look for the pine needs in groups of five. |
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Quaking Apen, note the characteristic white bark, the round flat leaves and the close proximity to each other. The beaver using the bark for food and to for building dams and lodges. This tree is found at the higher elevations such as at Cedar Breaks.
The Engelmann Spruce is also found at these high elevations. This tree is the "traditional" Christmas Tree with its well formed shape and beauty. The cones are at the top of the tree and hang down.
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| The Bistlecone Pine has a thin, smooth bark that is grayish white on young stems. As the stem age the color becomes a redish brown. The needles are in groups of 5, about one inch to one and half inches long. The cone is tipped wth long brisle seeds. |
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Scenic Byway 9 through Zion Park to Mt. Carmel Jct. is open year round. The Road to Bryce Canyon is open year round as well.
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