Wilderness areas by definition are federal lands that are free from human control. The Ashdown Gorge Wilderness area, unlike other areas in Southern Utah, has never been used for the grazing of cattle or sheep. The "relic vegetation" that exists in this remote area predate the pioneers that settled the region thereby creating a unique research opportunity. To venture into Ashdown Gorge is to venture into an area involving the most primitive type of recreation. The wilderness areas that make up part of the Dixie National Forest are rugged and due to the remote nature of Ashdown Gorge should only be entered by seasoned and experienced hikers and backpackers.
Trails
Summary
Difficulty
Distance
Spectra Point Trail - Cedar Breaks National Monument
Two mile round trip hike along the rim of Cedar Breaks amphitheater.
Two mile round trip hike along the rim of Cedar Breaks amphitheater.
Moderate
1.9 mi/
3.1 km
3.1 km
Ramparts Trail - Cedar Breaks National Monument
Additional 2 mile round trip hike extending from Spectra Point along the rim of Cedar Breaks amphitheater
Additional 2 mile round trip hike extending from Spectra Point along the rim of Cedar Breaks amphitheater
Difficult
3.6 mi/
5.8 km
5.8 km
Bartizan Arch - Cedar Breaks National Monument
A 2 mile round trip extension from Ramparts Trail. This Backcountry route includes the beautiful Shooting Star Waterfall
A 2 mile round trip extension from Ramparts Trail. This Backcountry route includes the beautiful Shooting Star Waterfall
Difficult
5.4 mi/
8.7 km
8.7 km
Guides
A 2 mile round trip extension from Ramparts Trail. This Backcountry route includes the beautiful Shooting Star Waterfall
Two mile round trip hike along the rim of Cedar Breaks amphitheater.
Additional 2 mile round trip hike extending from Spectra Point along the rim of Cedar Breaks amphitheater
Community Trips
Located at 10,350 feet elevation, Cedar Breaks National Monument makes a nice reprieve from the summers heat found at Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon.Cedar Breaks is host to only two trails, the Ramparts Trail which includes Spectra Point and a circular 2 mile Alpine Pond Trail. The National Monument makes up for the lack of "in-house" trails by being the center of a host of hiking, mountain biking, horse and...
Cedar Breaks National Monument - Rattlesnake Creek
Cedar Breaks National Monument, Utah, United States
8.3 miles
8.3 miles
We modified this hike a little since we didn't have time or a second shuttle vehicle to go all the way down Ashdown Gorge. Print out that guide and you will have all the info you need. The trail is very easy to follow. We made it our goal to get at least to Rattlesnake Creek, and I'm glad we did because the creek was a great place to rest and cool off our feet. At...
Ramparts Trail - Cedar Breaks National Monument
Cedar Breaks National Monument, Utah, United States
3.7 miles
3.7 miles
Located at 10,350 feet elevation, Cedar Breaks National Monument
makes a nice reprieve from the summers heat found at Zion National Park
and the Grand Canyon.
Cedar Breaks is host to only two trails, the Ramparts Trail which
includes Spectra Point and a circular 2 mile Alpine Pond Trail. The Ramparts portion of the trail starts at the end of Spectra Point
amidst the Bristlecone pine trees. The 2 mile round trip...
Bartizan Arch - Cedar Breaks National Monument
Cedar Breaks National Monument, Utah, United States
5.4 miles
5.4 miles
Located at 10,350 feet elevation, Cedar
Breaks National Monument makes a nice reprieve from the summers heat
found at Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon.
Cedar Breaks is host to only two trails, the Ramparts Trail which
includes Spectra Point and a circular 2 mile Alpine Pond Trail.
The Bartizan Arch, a unique triple arch, rests at the western edge of
Cedar Breaks. This backcountry route extends beyond the maintained
trail...
Rattlesnake Trail - Ashdown Gorge Wilderness Area
Ashdown Gorge Wilderness Area, Utah, United States
6.8 miles
6.8 miles
Just north of the Cedar Breaks National Monument boundary is the
trailhead for Rattlesnake Trail. A 4 mile (one way)3,200 foot decent
through the Ashdown Gorge Wilderness Area to arrive at Rattlesnake
Creek. When the summer sun pushes daytime temperatures above 100
degrees in the desert parks of Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon;
cooler temperatures at 10,000 foot elevation make for a more enjoyable
hiking experience.
Rattlesnake Trail makes...
