Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
FEES & REGULATIONS
Admission for up to 1 week, charged only from late May
through mid-October, costs $4 per person for all those 16 and older, free for those
15 and under. Admission is free the rest of the year. Regulations are similar to those
at most national parks: Leave everything as you find it. Mountain bikes are not al-
lowed on hiking trails. Dogs, which must be leashed at all times, are prohibited on
all trails, in the backcountry, and in public buildings.
CAMPING
The 28-site campground,
PointSupreme,
just north of the visitor center,
is usually open from mid-June through late September, with tent, car, and RV sites
available on a first-come, first-served basis. The campground is in a beautiful high-
mountain setting, among tall spruce and fir. Facilities include restrooms, drinking
water, picnic tables, grills, and an amphitheater for the rangers' evening campfire
programs. No showers or RV hookups are available. Camping fee is $14 per night.
Keep in mind that even in midsummer, temperatures can drop into the 30s (low
single digits Celsius) at night at this elevation, so bring cool-weather gear.
HEALTH & SAFETY CONCERNS
The high elevation—10,350 feet at the visitor cen-
ter—is likely to cause shortness of breath and tiredness, and those with heart or
respiratory conditions should consult their doctors before visiting. Avoid high, ex-
posed areas during thunderstorms—they're often targets for lightning.
RANGERPROGRAMS
During the monument's short summer season, rangers offer
campfire talks at the Point Supreme campground several nights a week, daily talks
on geology and other subjects, and several guided hikes. There are also special pro-
grams on the monument's wildflowers, and, in recent years, stargazing programs
have become especially popular. All ranger programs are free. A complete sched-
ule is posted at the visitor center and the campground.
Exploring Cedar Breaks by Car
The 5-mile road through Cedar Breaks National Monument offers easy access
to the monument's scenic overlooks and trail heads. Allow 30 to 45 minutes to
make the drive. Start at the visitor center and nearby
PointSupreme
for a panor-
amic view of the amphitheater. Then drive north, past the campground and picnic
ground turnoff, to
SunsetView,
for a closer view of the amphitheater and its col-
orful canyons. From each of these overlooks, you'll be able to see out across Cedar
Valley, over the Antelope and Black mountains, into the Escalante Desert.
Continue north to
ChessmanRidgeOverlook,
so named because the hoodoos
directly below look like massive stone chess pieces. Watch for swallows and swifts
soaring among the rock formations. Then head north to
AlpinePond,
a trail head
for a self-guided nature trail with an abundance of wildflowers. (See “Hiking,” be-
low.) Finally, you'll reach
NorthView,
which offers your best look into the amphi-
