Suggested Itineraries
Winter Wonderland Soft Adventure Tour
Suggested season (late November through mid-April)
National Park Odyssey
Suggested season (mid-May through mid-November)
Legends of the Fall Fabulous Fall Color Tour
Suggested season (mid-September through mid-October
Pioneers, Miners and Players- A cultural and historical expedition of southern Utah
Suggested season (mid-May through mid-November)
Itinerary #1 --Winter Wonderland Soft Adventure Tour
The suggested season for this itinerary is late November through mid-April. Lodge in Brian Head, Cedar City or Parowan for all three days.
The suggested season for this itinerary is late November through mid-April. Lodge in Brian Head, Cedar City or Parowan for all three days
Day One -Brian Head Resort
Arrive in Brian Head via scenic Byway 143 (reminder, Scenic Byway 148 through Cedar Breaks National Monument is closed during the winter months)
Take in a day of skiing and snowboarding at Brian Head Resort
Après ski at Cedar Break Lodge.
Day Two-Snowmobile Tour of Cedar Mountain
Contact local outfitters to rent a snowmobile or schedule a guided tour. Snowmobile tour out to the Twisted Forest and Dry Lakes area, with interesting views looking into Cedar Breaks National Monument.
Return to Brian Head
Take in an afternoon of snow-tubing or skiing/boarding at Brian Head Resort.
Enjoy an evening of relaxing at the Cedar Breaks Lodge Day Spa.
Day Three- Panguitch Lake
Rent snowshoes, x-country ski equipment and/or ice fishing equipment and depart Brian Head via Scenic Byway 143 to the Cedar Breaks National Monument trailhead. Snowshoe or X-country ski out to the rim.
Depart for Panguitch Lake east on Scenic Byway 143 for an afternoon of ice-fishing. Or head to Bryce Canyon National Park via Scenic Byway 143 to Scenic Byway 89 and then east on All American Road Hwy 12. X-country ski or snowshoe the trails in the park.
Return to Brian Head
Take in an evening of snow-tubing or night skiing at Brian Head Resort (Friday Saturday and Holidays only).
Itinerary #2--National Park Odyssey
Suggested season for this itinerary is mid-May through mid-November.
Day One-Bryce Canyon, Cedar Breaks, & Brian Head
Depart Cedar City via Scenic Byway 14. Walk the Bristlecone Pine Trail (oldest living tree species), stop at Navajo Lake, Duck Creek, Strawberry Point and explore Mammoth Cave
Arrive in Bryce Canyon National Park. Stop at the visitor center for assistance in planning your activities in Bryce Canyon. Activities include ranger led nature walks and the Junior Ranger program.
Board the Bryce Canyon shuttle or take your car into the park to view the scenery.
Hike Navajo Loop Trail-best way to get below the rim of the canyon and experience Bryce Canyon up close and personal.
Depart Bryce Canyon and turn east onto Scenic Byway 12 "All American Highway" towards Kodachrome Basin State Park
Return to Scenic Byway 12 and head west to Hwy 89 then north to Panguitch. Stop in Panguitch to tour the Paunsagaunt Wildlife Museum. Depart for Brian Head via Scenic Byway 143.
Lodge in Brian Head or Parowan
Day Two-Cedar Breaks National Monument
Check with Brian Head Resort Summer Activity Center schedule for scenic chairlift rides, ATV excursions and horseback riding into the backcountry 435-677-2035. Also schedule some much needed pampering Cedar Breaks Day Spa.
Depart Brian Head via Scenic Byway 143 to Cedar Breaks National Monument. Tour the many viewpoints, hike the Alpine Pond interpretive trail. Stop by the Cedar Breaks Visitor Center to check on ranger led activities).
Depart for Cedar City via Scenic Byway 14
Check with the Iron County Visitor Center, 581 N. Main in Cedar City for suggestions on activities taking place in Cedar City.
Day Three- Zion National Park and Kolob Canyons
Depart for Zion National Park via I-15 south. Take the I-15 exit#40 for a stop at the Kolob Canyons section of Zion National Park.
Return to I-15 and drive to Zion National Park via Scenic Byway 9
Arrive in Springdale to the Zion Canyon Visitor Center. The new Visitor Center offers a state-of the-art experience with an outstanding outdoor interpretive center for trip planning inside the park.
Board the shuttle for the Zion Scenic Drive (April through October, the Zion Scenic Drive through the main canyon is closed to private vehicle traffic. Visitors must take the free shuttle provided by the National Park service)
Tour the many viewpoints and short hiking trails of Zion.
Return to Cedar City for overnight or depart for home.
Itinerary #3--Legends of the Fall Fabulous Fall Color Tour
USA Today named the Cedar City/Cedar Breaks National Monument area as one the top places in the United States to see fabulous fall colors. Suggested season for this itinerary is mid-September through mid-October. Check our website for an updated fall color report starting September 1st throughout October.
Day One-Parowan, Scenic Byway 143 and Brian Head
Depart from Parowan.
Take Scenic Byway 143 through Parowan Canyon towards Brian Head. You'll experience the beautiful red and crimson colors of the maple and oak trees, unusual rock formations and an incredible pine forest.
Take a scenic side trips up to Yankee Meadow Reservoir. The road is a good gravel road but is limited to one lane in some sections so travel with caution. Once you reach the reservoir turn around and return to Scenic Byway 143 the way you came in.
Arrive in Brian Head. Chair-lift ride to the top of Brian Head Peak for a spectacular view of the Parowan Valley and Cedar Breaks National Monument (Friday-Sunday only).
Take an ATV tour, mountain bike or horseback ride into the Dixie National Forest for an up-close, back-country view of the fabulous fall foliage. Check with the Brian Head Resort Summer Activity Center for more information about these and other activities (435)-677-2035.
Lodge in Brian Head
Day Two-Panguitch Lake, Mammoth Creek, Scenic Byway 14, & Cedar Breaks National Monument
Depart Brian Head via Scenic Byway 143 and take the Brian Head Peak gravel road where you will see a fabulous view into three states.
Return Scenic Byway 143 and head southeast towards Panguitch Lake-Encounter ancient lava beds and the very unusual grove of aspen trees where the leaves turn red instead of gold.
Arrive at Panguitch Lake-horseback rides, boat rentals, or drive the Lakeshore Drive.
Backtrack two miles on Scenic Byway 143 to the Mammoth Creek Rd. Travel this paved path past ancient lava beds and thick aspen groves. Take short side trip to explore Mammoth Cave.
Continue on Mammoth Creek Rd. to Scenic Byway 14 and head west
Drive past Duck Creek and Aspen Mirror Lake. Take scenic side trip down the Navajo Lake Road to the Te-Ah campground, turnaround and return to Scenic Byway 14 or take the Cascade Falls fork to the ½ mile hiking trail. (* please note that the road to Navajo Lake has sections of gravel and pavement so drive with caution)
Return to Scenic Byway 14 and continue west. Stop at the Navajo Lake Overlook. Fantastic photo opportunities.
Continue on to Cedar Breaks National Monument (Scenic Byway 148), Stop at the Visitor Center for trip planning advice. Visit the many viewpoints and hiking trails.
Lodge in Brian Head
Day Three- Scenic Byway 14 and Cedar City
Depart for Cedar City via Scenic Byway 148 to Scenic Byway 14,and turn west Stop at the Bristlecone Pine Walking Trail to walk ¼ mile to see the world's oldest living tree species.
Continue west on Scenic Byway 14 to the Zion Overlook for incredible views of the Virgin River and Zion proper. Fantastic photo opportunities!
Continue on Scenic Byway 14 down through the Ashdown Gorge. (For a scenic side trip, take the Kolob Reservoir Scenic Backway. The Kolob Reservoir Backway is a paved and gravel road approximately 45 miles long. It is suitable for passenger cars with caution. Road is not suitable in wet conditions).
Continue of Scenic Byway 14 into Cedar City.
Take in an evening performance at the Utah Shakespearean Festival or check with the Iron County Visitor Center, 581 N. Main in Cedar City for suggestions on activities taking place in Cedar City.
Lodge in Cedar City
Itinerary #4 --Pioneers, Miners and Players- A cultural and historical expedition of southern Utah
Experience the hidden gems of southern Utah's incredible historical and cultural heritage. The suggested season for this itinerary is mid- May through mid-November.
Day One-Cedar City
Start at the Iron Mission State Park Museum –experience the history of southern Utah ’s mining industry, large collection of horse-drawn carriages, art exhibits and live working demonstrations.
Walk next door to the Iron County Visitor Center to tour the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Museum (Mon-Friday only).
Tour the campus of Southern Utah University-beautiful architecture, monuments, plays and concerts. Check out our calendar of events for details on what's happening at the university.
Take in a matinee and evening performance at the Utah Shakespearean Festival (late June -October ) and at the Utah Neil Simon Festival (mid-July thru mid-August).
Lodge in Cedar City
Day Two-Cedar City, Parowan, Cedar Breaks National Monument
Tour Cedar City's Historic Downtown. Browse through specialty shops. Stop at Bulloch's Drug old time soda fountain for their famous "chocolate coke". See the art collection at Festival Hall and walk around the historic Rock Church and the Cedar City Civic Center built in the early 20th century.
Head for the Parowan Gap Petroglyphs via Hwy 130- see over 1,000 years of Native American rock art. Recent studies have identified an ancient solar calendar.
Depart for Parowan (stop at the Parowan Visitor Center 74 N. Main for detailed information about Parowan) -Tour the historic Parowan Town Square, one of the few remaining town squares still intact. The Town Square is home of the Rock Church-oldest church building in Southern Utah and the Jesse N. Smith Home, where you can see pioneer life in a historic setting. Also in Parowan tour Meeks Cabin and Urban Fishery, the Parowan Heritage Park and the Parowan Cemetery where it's rumored the outlaw Butch Cassidy is actually buried in an unmarked grave.
From Parowan take Scenic Byway 143 to Brian Head and take the gravel road to 11,000 ft Brian Head Peak for a fabulous view into three states.
Return to Scenic Byway 143 to go into Cedar Breaks National Monument. While enjoying the scenery, visit the Cedar Breaks Visitors Center, built by the Civilian Conservation Corp during the 1930's.
Depart for Cedar City via Scenic Byway 14. Stop at the Bristlecone Pine Trail to see the world's oldest living tree species.
Lodge in Cedar City or Parowan
Day Three-Old Iron Town, Mountain Meadows, Pine Valley, Snow Canyon State Park
Depart Cedar City traveling west on Hwy 56. Travel approximately 20 miles to the Old Iron Town turnoff. Travel five miles on good gravel road to Old Iron Town Ruins. See ruminants of a beehive shaped charcoal oven, furnace and foundry area.
Return to Hwy 56 and continue to travel west to the Beryl Junction. Along the way you see evidence of Iron County's rich agricultural heritage. At Beryl Junction turn south on Hwy 18 (remember to make the turn when you enter the city limits of Enterprise to continue south on Hwy 18).
Turn west at Mountain Meadows Monument road and travel one mile to the site. The memorial was erected to honor the memory of those who lost their lives in a terrible massacre that occurred in September of 1857.
Return to Hwy 18 and continue south to the Pine Valley turnoff (east). The famous landmark of the valley is the Pine Valley Church, which was built by Ebenezer Bryce (namesake of Bryce Canyon). Bryce was experienced in building ships and when asked to construct the church he built it as the hull of a ship, upside down. The construction is unique and very solid. Tour schedules are posted on the outside of the church.
Return to Hwy 18 and continue south to the Snow Canyon State Park turnoff. Snow Canyon has many hiking trails and you can rent Segway's (motorized 2-wheel vehicles) to tour some of the paved trails in the park.
Stop at the Tuachan Center of the Arts Outdoor Theatre. Check their schedule of plays and productions.
Return to Cedar City or depart for home