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Cedar Breaks Scenic Byway

Scenic byway · Utah

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Cedar Breaks Scenic Byway is a designated scenic route in Utah, about 8 km (5 mi) long.

Photo stops along the way

Cedar Breaks National MonumentDark Sky Place
Cedar Breaks National Monument2.4 km away · Iron County
Scenic Viewpoint
Chessmen Overlook2.5 km away · Iron County · 3,196 m
Chessmen Ridge OverlookScenic Viewpoint
Chessmen Ridge Overlook2.7 km away · Iron County
Brian HeadMountain Peak
Brian Head3.0 km away · Iron County · 3,444 m
Square ArchNatural Arch
Square Arch4.0 km away · Iron County
Volcano
The Craters5.5 km away · Iron County
Ashdown Gorge WildernessWilderness Area
Ashdown Gorge Wilderness5.7 km away · Iron County
Flanigan ArchNatural Arch
Flanigan Arch9.2 km away · Iron County
Scenic Viewpoint
Zion Overlook12 km away · Iron County · 2,522 m
Panguitch LakeLake
Panguitch Lake18 km away · Garfield County · 2,504 m
Waterfall
Cascade Falls18 km away · Kane County · 2,667 m
Mammoth CaveCave
Mammoth Cave23 km away · Kane County

Tips for scenic drive photography

  • Drive the route in both directions — the views change completely.
  • Plan stops for golden hour at the highest overlooks; use pull-outs, never stop on the roadway.
  • Check seasonal closures for high-elevation roads before you go.
  • A polarizer cuts windshield-like glare on wet roads and foliage.