Scenic Byway 14 - Cedar Mountain/Markaguant Plateau
Beginning in Cedar City, the highway climbs steeply through a narrow canyon looking into the Ashdown Gorge Wilderness Area. In the fall, this area is brilliant with red maple and golden oak. As the road continues entering the Dixie National Forest, travelers catch a breathtaking view of a sand-cut amphitheater of brilliant red limestone, similar to Cedar Breaks National Monument. Near the canyon's summit, stop at the Zion Overlook with an incredible view of the distant Zion terrace. Just a mile further up the road is the Bristlecone Pine trail, a perfect opportunity to see the world's oldest living tree species. Scenic Byway 14 tops out at I 0,000 feet and continues along Cedar Mountain to favorite areas of interest, including Navajo Lake - popular for fishing and photography - Duck Creek Village and Strawberry Point. Throughout the landscape, lava beds and layers of volcanic rock attest to the area's igneous past. Journey ends at Highway U-89 and is 40 miles long. The road is well traveled and open year-round; however, check ahead in the winter months.
Seasons in Brian Head