The ground falls away from the viewer creating brilliant rock formations of pink, red, and orange.

National Monument

Cedar Breaks National Monument

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Info

Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of wildflowers, ponder crystal-clear night skies and experience the richness of our subalpine forest.

Park Photos

The ground falls away from the viewer creating brilliant rock formations of pink, red, and orange.
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Cedar Breaks Amphitheater

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The ground falls away from the viewer creating brilliant rock formations of pink, red, and orange.
A small log cabin with a stone chimney on one side.
Yellow sunflowers and orange paint-brush wildflowers in a meadow.
Ancient Bristle-cone pine with sun shining through the branches.
Bluebell flowers growing on the rim of the Cedar Breaks Amphitheater.

Activities

Arts and Culture
Guided Tours
Junior Ranger Program
Bookstore and Park Store
Astronomy
Stargazing
Wildlife Watching
Birdwatching
Cross-Country Skiing
Snow Play
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing
Camping
Picnicking
Hiking
Skiing
Food
Shopping
Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Fees

Passes

Operating Hours

Visitor access, services, and activities vary by season. The road through the park, State Route-148, is open to vehicle access between late-May and mid-October. Road access is snow dependent. Visitor services and facilities vary, visit the Operating Hours and Seasons or Current Conditions pages for more information.

DayHours
Friday
All Day
Monday
All Day
Sunday
All Day
Tuesday
All Day
Saturday
All Day
Thursday
All Day
Wednesday
All Day

Weather info

Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet in elevation and is usually 10-20 degrees cooler than surrounding parks. Be prepared for cooler temperatures and unpredictable weather. Snow, sleet, and hail can occur at any time of the year, even in the summer! Summer-time highs are between 60 and 70°F and night-time lows dip to 30-40s°F. Thunderstorms frequently develop in the afternoons. Be aware of lightning and avoid exposed trails and overlooks until storms pass.

Events