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CEDAR MOUNTAIN SNOWMOBILE COMPLEX e Cedar Mountain Snowmobile Complex located on the Cedar City Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest offers some of the finest snowmobiling in southern Utah. Located within an hour of Cedar City, Utah, this complex is ideal for both beginner and experienced snowmobilers. e Dixie National Forest in cooperation with the Utah Division of State Parks and Recreation maintain nearly 100 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. With ample snow and beautiful scenery this complex is one of Utah’s premier snowmobiling destinations. e complex includes stunning views of the Dixie National Forest, Zion National Park, and Cedar Breaks National Monument. Below are details of some recommended trails/ routes throughout the complex. For more detailed information please contact the Dixie National Forest. High Mountain Trail is wide, well-groomed trail located high in the Cedar Mountains provides riders with excellent views into Cedar Breaks National Monument. is is a great trail for riders of all abilities and one of the most scenic trails in the complex. Brian Head Trail Running parallel to Highway 143, the Brian Head Trail provides snowmobile access to the community of Brian Head and the Brian Head Ski Area. High mountain views and vistas are abundant as this trail approaches 11,000 feet in elevation. Several side loops and play areas are accessible from this trail. Cedar Breaks Trail e Cedar Breaks Trail is an ideal ride for snowmobilers wanting to experience the grandeur of Cedar Breaks National Monument. e trail enters the monument and provides winter access to many scenic overlooks. Easy access is available from either the Mammoth Summit Trailhead located just off Highway 143 or from the Midway Trailhead located at the junction of Higwway 14 and Highway 148. Please note: Snowmobile travel within the monument is allowed by special regulation only on the marked, groomed trail that follows the road. is is the only legal path through the monument. ose wishing to stop at viewpoints are asked to walk, snowshoe, or ski while off-trail. Duck Creek Trail e Duck Creek Trail connects the community of Duck Creek with the Midway Valley to the north and Strawberry Point to the south. e trail has a nice boondocking feeling as the trail is fairly narrow through some stretches and beautiful open meadows of fresh powder in others. Please watch your speed in the narrow sections of the trail. Sage Valley Trail is narrow, wooded trail takes riders through the aspen and mixed coniferous forest of southern Utah. Riders should exercise caution and slow down to avoid accidents along the trail and to fully absorb the magnificence of the forest. Navajo Lake Trail e Navajo Lake Trail follows the southern shore of Navajo Lake, a lake formed when the eastern end was dammed off by a large lava flow. is lake has no above ground outlet, rather draining through a series of underground lava tubes. is trail is wide and flat, providing excellent opportunities for trail riders. A marked, but ungroomed spur leaves the main trail at Dry Valley and provides access to Cascade Falls. Lars Fork Trail e Lars Fork Trail is among the most scenic of the entire complex. With mild grades, this is a good trail for riders of all abilities. e trail provides access to several scenic overlooks that provide spectacular views of the Virgin River Valley and Zion National Park. Strawberry Point Trail For many riders, the trip to Strawberry Point is the definitive snowmobile trip of the season. is wide, flat trail gives way to a steep, narrow climb as riders make their way along the last couple of miles to the incredible lookout at Strawberry Point. Driſting near the top of the trail does occur, riders are urged to use caution in these areas. UTAH STATE PARKS & RECREATION Richfield Moab Monticello Cedar City Price Vernal Provo Tooele Salt Lake City Ogden Logan UTAH St George 89 15 70 15 80 84 6 50 6 89 163 40 Snowmobile Complex “If you don’t know, don’t go.” Before you head out for a day on the snow make sure you know the local weather and avalanche conditions for the area. www.utahavalanchecenter.org Phone: 1-888-999-4019 For emergencies dial: 911 Garfield County Sheriff: 435-676-2678 Iron County Sheriff: 435-867-7500 For local conditions and grooming information contact: Dixie National Forest - Cedar City Ranger District 435-865-3200 Utah Division of State Parks and Recreation 1-800-OHV-RIDE (1-800-648-7433) Utah Department of Transportation Road Conditions 1-866-511-UTAH (8824) Color Country Travel Region 1-800-233-8824 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. CEDAR MOUNTAIN SNOWMOBILE COMPLEX Dixie National Forest Cedar City Ranger District SAFE RIDERS! You Make Snowmobiling Safe snowmobile.org ISMA International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association
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CEDAR MOUNTAINSNOWMOBILE COMPLEX
The Cedar Mountain Snowmobile Complex located on the Cedar City Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest offers some of the finest snowmobiling in southern Utah. Located within an hour of Cedar City, Utah, this complex is ideal for both beginner and experienced snowmobilers.
The Dixie National Forest in cooperation with the Utah Division of State Parks and Recreation maintain nearly 100 miles of groomed snowmobile trails.
With ample snow and beautiful scenery this complex is one of Utah’s premier snowmobiling destinations. The complex includes stunning views of the Dixie National Forest, Zion National Park, and Cedar Breaks National Monument.
Below are details of some recommended trails/routes throughout the complex. For more detailed information please contact the Dixie National Forest.
High Mountain TrailThis wide, well-groomed trail located high in the Cedar Mountains provides riders with excellent views into Cedar Breaks National Monument. This is a great trail for riders of all abilities and one of the most scenic trails in the complex.
Brian Head TrailRunning parallel to Highway 143, the Brian Head Trail provides snowmobile access to the community of Brian Head and the Brian Head Ski Area. High mountain views and vistas are abundant as this trail approaches 11,000 feet in elevation. Several side loops and play areas are accessible from this trail.
Cedar Breaks TrailThe Cedar Breaks Trail is an ideal ride for snowmobilers wanting to experience the grandeur of Cedar Breaks National Monument. The trail enters the monument and provides winter access to many scenic overlooks. Easy access is available from either the Mammoth Summit Trailhead located just off Highway 143 or from the Midway Trailhead located at the junction of Higwway 14 and Highway 148.
Please note: Snowmobile travel within the monument is allowed by special regulation only on the marked, groomed trail that follows the road. This is the only legal path through the monument. Those wishing to stop at viewpoints are asked to walk, snowshoe, or ski while off-trail.
Duck Creek TrailThe Duck Creek Trail connects the community of Duck Creek with the Midway Valley to the north and Strawberry Point to the south. The trail has a nice boondocking feeling as the trail is fairly narrow through some stretches and beautiful open meadows of fresh powder in others. Please watch your speed in the narrow sections of the trail.
Sage Valley TrailThis narrow, wooded trail takes riders through the aspen and mixed coniferous forest of southern Utah. Riders should exercise caution and slow down to avoid accidents along the trail and to fully absorb the magnificence of the forest.
Navajo Lake TrailThe Navajo Lake Trail follows the southern shore of Navajo Lake, a lake formed when the eastern end was dammed off by a large lava flow. This lake has no above ground outlet, rather draining through a series of underground lava tubes. This trail is wide and flat, providing excellent opportunities for trail riders. A marked, but ungroomed spur leaves the main trail at Dry Valley and provides access to Cascade Falls.
Lars Fork TrailThe Lars Fork Trail is among the most scenic of the entire complex. With mild grades, this is a good trail for riders of all abilities. The trail provides access to several scenic overlooks that provide spectacular views of the Virgin River Valley and Zion National Park.
Strawberry Point TrailFor many riders, the trip to Strawberry Point is the definitive snowmobile trip of the season. This wide, flat trail gives way to a steep, narrow climb as riders make their way along the last couple of miles to the incredible lookout at Strawberry Point. Drifting near the top of the trail does occur, riders are urged to use caution in these areas.
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“If you don’t know, don’t go.”Before you head out for a day on the snow make sure you know the local weather and avalanche conditions for the area.
www.utahavalanchecenter.orgPhone: 1-888-999-4019
For emergencies dial: 911Garfield County Sheriff: 435-676-2678Iron County Sheriff: 435-867-7500
For local conditions and grooming information contact:
Dixie National Forest - Cedar City Ranger District435-865-3200
Utah Division of State Parks and Recreation1-800-OHV-RIDE (1-800-648-7433)
Utah Department of TransportationRoad Conditions 1-866-511-UTAH (8824)
Color Country Travel Region1-800-233-8824
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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Snowmobile TrailsBrianhead-8.6 milesCedar Breaks-8.5 miles
Duck Creek-20.5 milesHigh Mountain-3.1 milesLars Fork-11.7 miles
Navajo Lake-10.9 milesSage Valley-6.4 milesStrawberry Point-9.1 miles
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