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Brian Head Resort
435-677-2035
www.brianhead.com
Brian Head Resort is the premier alpine destination in the southwestern United States. They were recently honored as a “Top Family Getaway for Family Travelers” by the Family Travel Forum.
Brian Head is Utah’s highest-elevation resort, receiving over 400 annual inches of light, Utah powder. The resort has 71 runs for all ability levels, including an entire mountain dedicated to beginners and children. It features three terrain parks for varying ability levels, with more than 30 snow features, rails, fun boxes, and a half pipe. The Resort’s lift-served Snow Tubing Park is the best in the region, with two tubing hills located at both Giant Steps and Navajo mountains. It’s like a giant frozen
water slide! The Resort is located off Interstate I-15, adjacent to Utah’s famous national parks. Its location has helped foster a uniquely laid- back, uncrowded atmosphere, which is seldom found at winter resorts anymore.
In addition to skiing and snowboarding, additional area activities include sleigh rides, spa treatments, snow tubing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing, and don’t forget their summer activities: mountain bike park, hiking, avalanche tubing, archery, peak shot bungee trampoline, zip line, disc golf, climbing walls, scenic drives, and more.
Three Peaks Recreation Area
Bureau of Land Management
435-586-2401
Miles and miles of mountain bike and ATV trails, and unique rock formations make this area great for exploring. Head west on Highway 56 from Cedar City to Lund Highway; then north for 5-miles to Mid-Valley Rd, west for about 2-miles. There are two pavilions available for groups and a very pleasant area for picnics. The Recreation Area is open year- round. Throughout the year, several rock crawling competitions are held here.
Vermillion Castle
Located 5-miles up Parowan Canyon, Vermillion Castle is a wonderful picnic and campground area. Named for its bright red castle-like cliff formations, local residents refer to it as “Five-Mile.” Numerous trails run from the base of the cliffs to a large flat rock platform on top. Across the canyon is a breath-taking rock formation called “Noah’s Ark.”
Yankee Meadow Reservoir
Dixie National Forest District Office 435-865-3700
Yankee Meadow Reservoir is a 53-acre lake located just up the road from the Vermillion Castle picnic area. Yankee Meadow Reservoir is well-known for excellent trout fishing, hunting, and camping. There is an improved campground for family and group
camp outs below the reservoir.
Many trails lead to picturesque spots and link up with Brian Head Town. The trails are ideal for hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riding, and ATVs.
Dry Lakes
This gorgeous Scenic Byway winds back behind white sandstone and granite mountains, opening up to a series of meadows. Byway provides sweeping views of the Parowan Canyon, Sugarloaf Mountain, Cedar Breaks National Monument, and the Ashdown Gorge Wilderness Area. Dry Lakes Scenic Byway is
a good gravel road 19-miles long and suitable for passenger cars using caution. It is always encouraged to check road conditions ahead of time. The byway is closed in the winter.
Summit Canyon
Summit Canyon is located east of Summit and winds up the mountain through awe-inspiring beauty. Offering breathtaking groves of quaking aspens, and also natural creeks throughout the area adding to its splendor. The road connects to Dry Lakes and Twisted Forest roads, providing a quiet drive through some of southern Utah’s spectacular backcountry terrain. It is always encouraged to check road conditions ahead of time. The byway is closed in the winter.
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Cliffs Below Brian Head
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