Location: Cedar City
Top Things to do in Cedar City
10 Nature & Parks in Cedar City That You Shouldn't Miss
Just a couple of hours north of Las Vegas lies an oasis called Cedar City. Home to Southern Utah University, and close to a number of scenic national parks, this charming and compact city offers visitors a great home base for exploring the area. Golf, skiing, biking and other outdoor recreational activities abound. In the summer, mountain bikers flock to the Brian Head Peak Activity Center, for challenging runs and spectacular scenery. Also called the "Festival City," Cedar City plays host to a number of prestigious film, theater and art festivals throughout the year (the summer Shakespearean Festival is one of the more well-known fetes), making anytime a great time to visit.
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1. Veterans Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Dianna430M - Monterey County, United States
This Memorial Park is very well thought out. It pays tribute to the Afghanistan / Iraq war, The Vietnam war, World War II, World War II - Korea and World War I. I’ll post some photos however they do not do the area justice. This is a serene setting. While visiting here you will feel reverence and gratitude. Thank you to all of our servicemen and women; even though there really are no words to express our sincerest appreciation. We are indebted and we owe you our freedom.
2. Point Supreme at Cedar Breaks National Monument
3. Sunset Trail
4. Cedar Breaks National Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,226 reviews
A smaller version of Bryce Canyon, this 2,500-foot deep basin filled with strange limestone formations in a vivid array of colors and hues offers breathtaking views on a five-mile drive along the rim. This naturally formed amphitheater has guided walks in the summer and a few designated hiking trails.
Reviewed By UtahGeologyTours
It's like a little mini version of Bryce National Park. Love hiking to alpine pond, or just doing their little paved trail between viewpoints. For the most spectacular view, come during sunset.
5. Dixie National Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 375 reviews
A two-million acre national forest replete with natural wonders, "The Dixie" has deep canyons, fascinating rock formations, mountains, lakes and towering ponderosa pines. Visitors can hike, fish, camp or simply immerse themselves in the natural beauty.
Reviewed By X9974SFronh
A visit anytime of the year is beautiful, whether there is snow blanketing the trees and floor, Aspen trees turning fall colors, or beautiful green in spring or summer. Nearly anywhere east of Cedar City is higher elevation so if you’re out of shape or require oxygen keep this in mind. Wildlife can be seen everywhere and the occasional Elk and rare bear. Winter sports, summer camping and walking anytime is available, and when the highway is open to Cedar Breaks, definitely go there beauty is everywhere and you will not be disappointed. On top is Navajo Lake, Duck Creek, Mamoth caves and many more sites, and look hard for signs to Cascade Falls when weather permits, it’s a short walk that will blow your mind with beauty, wildlife, and colors.
6. Coal Creek Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By jsfmotorhead - Cedar City, United States
Great area to walk and take your dogs for exercise, regardless of time of year or time of day. Beautiful scenery and in the spring when the snow melt runs off its great to watch the water falls.
7. Thor's Hideout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By jsfmotorhead - Cedar City, United States
Via Hwy 14 at Red Hollow - it is a beautiful hike back up to Thor's Hideout. Pictures to take, depending on time of year, are spectacular. Only caution, take a weapon with you as we have spotted mountain lion and bobcat footprints that were fairly fresh. Also, in warmer weather you need to pay close attention for snakes on the trail. It is their territory after all and we are just visiting. Sad part is the moron factor who go back there and think that tagging the rocks is necessary. Keep your selves and your spray paints in your State and if you are from Utah, go home and stay home. Destroy your own homes, not the pristine beauty of our Utah trails.
