Beste Wanderungen
Cedar-Breaks-Trails nach Schwierigkeit, von leichten Wiesenwegen bis zu Rim-Routen mit Bristlecone-Kiefern
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Cedar Breaks National Monument
Etwa 20 Minuten vom Duck Creek Village Inn entfernt - dramatische Geologie, Sonnenuntergangsblicke und dunkler Himmel auf 10.000 Fuss
Cedar Breaks liegt etwa 20 Minuten von Duck Creek Village entfernt am westlichen Rand des Markagunt-Plateaus. Das Naturamphitheater ist ueber 2.500 Fuss tief und zeigt rote, orange, cremefarbene und violette Gesteinsschichten, die wie ein geologischer Kuchen aufeinanderliegen.
Im Gegensatz zu Bryce wirkt Cedar Breaks ruhiger und intimer. Der Reiz liegt am Rand: zu einem Aussichtspunkt gehen, sitzen bleiben und beobachten, wie sich das Licht an den Wanden des Amphitheaters veraendert.
Es ist ein Ort, der langsames Reisen belohnt - Alpine Pond, ein Sonnenuntergang am Rand und dann zurueck ins Inn, bevor es spaet wird.
Plan Your Cedar Breaks Day
Each guide covers one piece of the visit so you can focus on what matters most to you.
Alpine Pond Trail
Die typische Cedar-Breaks-Wanderung - Wildblumenwiesen, ein subalpiner Teich und Bristlecone-Kiefern auf zwei leichten Meilen
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Aussichtspunkte und Visitor Center
Point Supreme, Sunset View, North View und Chessmen Ridge - jeder Aussichtspunkt und was es im Visitor Center zu sehen gibt
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Sonnenuntergang und Sternenhimmel
Der beste Sonnenuntergang in Southern Utah und ein International Dark Sky Park - so planst du einen Abend in Cedar Breaks
View guideWhy Cedar Breaks works so well from Duck Creek
Most visitors to southern Utah drive past Cedar Breaks on their way to Bryce or Zion and never stop. That is a missed opportunity - especially if you are staying at Duck Creek Village Inn. The monument is closer than either national park, there is no shuttle to figure out, and the parking lots are manageable even on busy summer days.
Cedar Breaks also fills a different role in your trip. It is the best option for a relaxed half day when you do not want another full-park commitment. Drive up after breakfast, walk the Alpine Pond Trail, spend time at the overlooks, and be back at the inn for a late lunch. Or make it an evening destination - the sunset and stargazing at Cedar Breaks are genuinely world-class, and you are only 20 minutes from a warm cabin afterward.
Because Duck Creek sits at 8,400 feet and Cedar Breaks at 10,000 feet, the elevation transition is gentle. You will not feel the altitude shock that hits people driving up from St. George or Las Vegas. The cool mountain air at the inn already has you acclimated.
Trip planning details
- Drive time
- ~20 minutes from Duck Creek Village Inn via Highway 14 W -> Highway 148 S
- Entrance fee
- $10 per vehicle for 7 days, or use an America the Beautiful pass
- Elevation
- 10,000-10,460 ft - noticeably cooler and windier than Duck Creek
- Season
- Road typically opens late May and closes mid-October. Winter access by snowshoe, ski, or snowmobile only.
- Pets
- Allowed on paved areas and parking lots only. Not permitted on trails or in the backcountry.
Was du mitbringen solltest
- Warm layers - it can be 20°F cooler than the valley and wind is common at the rim
- Water and sun protection - the high altitude sun is strong even when the air feels cool
- Sturdy shoes for Alpine Pond or the Spectra Point trail
- Camera with a wide-angle lens - the amphitheater rewards panoramic shots
- Headlamp if staying for sunset or stargazing - the walk back to the car is dark
When to go
Summer (June-August) is the core season. The road is open, ranger programs are running, wildflowers are blooming (peak is typically mid-July), and the star parties happen on clear summer nights. This is when Cedar Breaks has the most to offer.
Early fall (September-early October) brings thinner crowds, cooler temperatures, and changing aspen color in the surrounding forest. The monument stays open until the first sustained snowfall closes the road, usually in mid-October.
Late spring (late May-early June) is when the road opens. Snow may linger in shaded areas and some trails can be muddy. Wildflowers are just starting.
Winter access is limited to non-motorized travel or snowmobiles. The NPS offers guided snowshoe tours on select weekends - check the park calendar for dates.
Stay planning
Cedar Breaks is one of the easiest outings to build around when you are staying at Duck Creek Village Inn. Use Plan Your Days to combine a Cedar Breaks morning or evening with a Navajo Lake afternoon or a bigger Bryce Canyon day. Compare our rooms and cabins to match your trip - and remember that you are also about an hour from Zion and Bryce Canyon, so multi-park itineraries work well from this base.
Why trust this guide
We write these Cedar Breaks guides from the perspective of guests staying at Duck Creek Village Inn - the drive, the timing, and the practical details that matter when you are making a quick trip from the village. Before you drive, cross-check conditions with the official NPS resources here.
Cedar Breaks von Duck Creek aus planen
Die Fragen, die Reisende danach meist stellen.
Welcher Trail ist in Cedar Breaks am besten?
Der Alpine Pond Trail ist die beste Gesamtwahl.
Sind die Trails in Cedar Breaks kinderfreundlich?
Ja, die meisten davon sind gut machbar.
Kann man in Cedar Breaks unter den Rand hinunter wandern?
Nein, die Wege bleiben oben am Rand und im Amphitheaterbereich.
Sind Hunde auf den Trails erlaubt?
Nein, nur auf gepflasterten Flaechen und in Parkbereichen.
Bleib hier, morgen Cedar Breaks erleben
Buche dein Zimmer oder deine Cabin im Duck Creek Village Inn - 20 Minuten vom Monument entfernt mit kuehlen Bergabenden und sternenklaren Naechten.