{"id":5950,"date":"2021-09-01T00:03:01","date_gmt":"2021-09-01T00:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/the-wave-our-experience-copy\/"},"modified":"2025-10-02T03:53:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T03:53:32","slug":"fall-colors-above-cedar-city-utah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/fall-colors-above-cedar-city-utah\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall Colors Above Cedar City Utah"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-5950\" data-postid=\"5950\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-5950 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_08wz573 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-2 tb_xlm7574 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ish4574    wow\" data-tf-animation=\"zoomIn\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong>Would you like to see some of the best fall colors in all of Southwest Utah?\u00a0 And maybe the best fall colors in the tri-state area of Arizona\/Nevada\/Utah?<\/strong> Then head to the mountains above Cedar City, Utah, near Cedar Breaks National Monument (or as the locals call it, Cedar Breaks).<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_p3o4575 last\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_mbb8575 image-top rounded drop-shadow  tf_mw wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeInRightBig\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=95meMSxr4Pk\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n                   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class=\"callout-inner\">\n    <div class=\"callout-content tf_left\">\n        <h3 class=\"callout-heading\"><\/h3>\n        <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <strong>Click image<\/strong> to watch Virtual Video Tour and see viewer comments.\nThen come back to get the rest of the story.        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- \/callout-content -->\n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/callout-content -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module callout -->\n<!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_27e9576 image-center bordered  tf_mw wow\" data-tf-animation=\"lightSpeedIn\" data-tf-animation_delay=\"1.5\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rdquuD0rCqE\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n                   <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1075\" height=\"605\" src=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FallColorsYouTube2.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-7956\" title=\"FallColorsYouTube2\" alt=\"FallColorsYouTube2\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FallColorsYouTube2.jpg 1075w, http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FallColorsYouTube2-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FallColorsYouTube2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FallColorsYouTube2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1075px) 100vw, 1075px\" \/>        <\/a>\n    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_hory576    wow\" data-tf-animation=\"zoomIn\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Trip Specs<\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_yn5o573 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_b5ya576 first\">\n                    <!-- module callout -->\n<div  class=\"module ui module-callout tb_t76p577  yellow  rounded shadow wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <div class=\"callout-inner\">\n    <div class=\"callout-content tf_left\">\n        <h3 class=\"callout-heading\">Length<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            50-80 miles roundtrip\ndepending on route        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- \/callout-content -->\n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/callout-content -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module callout -->\n<!-- module callout -->\n<div  class=\"module ui module-callout tb_h0q6577  yellow  rounded shadow wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <div class=\"callout-inner\">\n    <div class=\"callout-content tf_left\">\n        <h3 class=\"callout-heading\">Attractions<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <ul>\n<li>Fall colors<\/li>\n<li>Great views<\/li>\n<li>Volcanic features<\/li>\n<\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- \/callout-content -->\n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/callout-content -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module callout -->\n        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_k4r1577 last\">\n                    <!-- module callout -->\n<div  class=\"module ui module-callout tb_8d1k577  yellow  rounded shadow wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <div class=\"callout-inner\">\n    <div class=\"callout-content tf_left\">\n        <h3 class=\"callout-heading\">Difficulty<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <ul>\n<li>Some roads require 4WD<\/li>\n<li>High elevations<\/li>\n<\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- \/callout-content -->\n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/callout-content -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module callout -->\n<!-- module callout -->\n<div  class=\"module ui module-callout tb_od2t577  yellow  rounded shadow wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <div class=\"callout-inner\">\n    <div class=\"callout-content tf_left\">\n        <h3 class=\"callout-heading\">Elevation Gain<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            Low point 8,500 feet elevation\nHigh point 11,000 feet        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- \/callout-content -->\n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/callout-content -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module callout -->\n        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_la2q573 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_qpml578 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_rzwi578   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>What&#8217;s in a Name?<\/h2>\n<p>We have heard many different names for this area over the years but the official name of the large mountain range east of Cedar City is the Markagunt Plateau. Our guess is that there are so many names simply because it\u2019s difficult to pronounce and remember \u201cMarkagunt\u201d. But whatever you call it, this trip will focus on the spectacular fall colors that can be found to the east of Cedar Breaks.<\/p>\n<p>Pronounced &#8220;Mark-ah-gunt&#8221;, it is a series of plateaus in south central Utah. Other neighboring plateaus include the Paunsaugunt, Aquarius and Kaiparowits. Bryce Canyon National Park is located on Paunsaugunt.<\/p>\n<p>Some of these plateaus were pushed up over the last few million years. Obvious signs of volcanism can be found all over the Markagunt. According to geologists, volcanic activity occurred on the Markagunt starting roughly 5 million years to just 11,000 years ago.<\/p>\n<h2>Getting There<\/h2>\n<p>Getting to this area is quite easy. Take I-15 to Cedar City and follow the signs for Cedar Breaks National Monument. You\u2019ll find yourself heading east on Hwy 14. As you leave Cedar City, Hwy 14 enters the narrow and colorful Cedar Canyon and begins its steep climb from 5,800 feet to 10,000 feet in about 18 miles.<\/p>\n<p>For those that don&#8217;t know where Cedar City is located, it is about a 45 minutes (50 miles) north of St. George, Utah and about 2.75 hours (175 miles) from Las Vegas, Nevada.<\/p>\n<p>Once you are on top of the Markagunt Plateau, there are several areas you can go to view large stands of trees turning bright yellow, orange and red. We\u2019ll point you to some of our favorite places to find some of those amazing colors.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_edwi29 image-top rounded  tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/brw\/geology-tour-st-george\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n                   <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ad-800x500-GeologyTour2.gif\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-6759\" title=\"Ad-800x500-GeologyTour2\" alt=\"Ad-800x500-GeologyTour2\">        <\/a>\n    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_a296578   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- Skyscraper160x600 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7400034802659664\" data-ad-slot=\"8100341909\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_5soi578   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Fall Colors &#8211; When?<\/h2>\n<p>Most of the trees that turn color are aspens but there are also small maples. There are large groves of aspen trees throughout the Markagunt Plateau and they are common above 8,000 feet. The maples tend to like the steep, narrow canyons on the mountainsides above 6,000 feet throughout Southwest Utah.<\/p>\n<p>As with most fall color displays, the window of time to see them is rather small and unpredictable and is dependent on the weather. Around here, maples typically start turning their distinctive red color in mid to late September. As you may know, aspens turn color at the higher altitudes first and, as the colder temperatures move down to the lower altitudes, those trees start to turn.<\/p>\n<p>In most mountains around the Southwest, aspens start their change around the last week of September and it lasts until the second week of October. However, on the Markagunt Plateau, the aspens usually turn during the two-week window around of October 1, plus or minus one week.<\/p>\n<p>One sure way to find out if the trees are turning color or not before making a trek to these places is to find out first-hand from a local. Here are a few places you can try calling or monitoring a week before your planned trip:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cedar City Visitor Center (<a href=\"https:\/\/visitcedarcity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visitcedarcity.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Cedar Breaks National Monument Visitor Center (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/cebr\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Brian Head Resort (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brianhead.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brianhead.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Any business in Duck Creek Village<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>More&#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"g g-3\"><div class=\"g-single a-8\"><a title=\"BackRoadsWest Travel Guides\" href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/brw\/death-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-2382 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AdDeathValley3.gif\" width=\"665\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_a9gu619   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Support Us<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Help us fill up our tank with gas for our next trip by donating $5 and we&#8217;ll bring you back more quality virtual tours of our trips!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Your credit card payment is safe and easy using PayPal. 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data-tf-not-load data-no-script src=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr3-800x450.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-5962\" title=\"FallColorsCedarCitySldr3\" alt=\"FallColorsCedarCitySldr3\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr3.jpg 800w, http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr3-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr3-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript>                                            <\/div>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"slide-content tb_text_wrap\">\n                        \n                                                    <div>Road 240 near Horse Pasture<\/div>\n                                            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srcset=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr4.jpg 800w, http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr4-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr4-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript>                                            <\/div>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"slide-content tb_text_wrap\">\n                        \n                                                    <div>Cedar Breaks overlook &#8211; fall colors in background<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>                     <div class=\"tf_swiper-slide\" style=\"content-visibility:hidden\">            <div class=\"slide-inner-wrap\">\n                                    <div class=\"tf_rel 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\/><\/noscript>                                            <\/div>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"slide-content tb_text_wrap\">\n                        \n                                                    <div>A stand of red-colored aspens<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_bph2573 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_0g5u579 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_xgml579   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p style=\"text-align: center;\">Help 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We will receive a small commission from your purchase.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/classic.avantlink.com\/click.php?tool_type=ml&amp;merchant_link_id=8988a2bc-2458-428a-a722-9a326e4941c5&amp;website_id=cb6aacf1-7563-4b97-8b5d-48e9519fe173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/classic.avantlink.com\/gbi\/bd4517b4-b0f2-4660-8208-2ade3a1fdb4c\/8988a2bc-2458-428a-a722-9a326e4941c5\/a24ae5c1-c37a-45ea-b3f8-5480cc46d529\/cb6aacf1-7563-4b97-8b5d-48e9519fe173\/image.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_flii579 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_q8hf579   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- Skyscraper160x600 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7400034802659664\" data-ad-slot=\"8100341909\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_rwkj573 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_tbxk580 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_dc9f580   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <div class=\"g g-11\"><div class=\"g-single a-26\"><a class=\"gofollow\" data-track=\"MjYsMTEsNjA=\" title=\"Snap Shots West\" href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/ssw\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-2382 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Ad-800x500-bw2.gif\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module divider -->\n<div  class=\"module tf_mw module-divider tb_09lq580 solid   \" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-color: #000;\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    <\/div>\n<!-- \/module divider -->\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_cerz580   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Our Suggested Route<\/h2>\n<p>Here is our suggested route for seeing the fall colors. After summiting on Hwy 14 near the turn-off to Cedar Breaks, continue straight on Hwy 14 to Duck Creek (12 more miles). Just before reaching Duck Creek Village, look for signs pointing to Aspen-Mirror Lake. Take the short dirt road to the end where there\u2019s a restroom and a gate. Walk past the gate about a quarter mile to reach the small lake. The reason we\u2019re stopping here first is because there is typically no wind in the morning. This is important if you want to experience the \u201caspen mirror\u201d effect &#8211; that perfect reflection of the aspen trees on the southwest side of the lake.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5978\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5978\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCityRoute.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5978\" src=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCityRoute.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"696\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCityRoute.jpg 1280w, http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCityRoute-300x163.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCityRoute-1024x557.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCityRoute-768x418.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5978\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Route discussed in this article &#8211; click for larger image<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Our next stop will require an SUV or vehicle that can navigate on an easy dirt road. If that\u2019s you, head back west on Hwy 14 for 9.5 miles and turn right onto Forestry Road 240. Just after turning onto the dirt road, bear right to continue on 240. Continue for about 5 miles to enjoy many great stands of aspens. About 3 miles in, you\u2019ll pass through Horse Pasture. Across the meadow to the south is an expansive volcanic basalt (lava) flow and within that basalt are small colonies of aspens. The bright yellow colors of the trees create a striking contrast to the black basalt, making this a unique place to see fall colors.<\/p>\n<p>Return to Hwy 14 and turn right towards Cedar City. Then turn right onto Hwy 148 and drive through Cedar Breaks. Turn right onto Hwy 143 (to Panguitch Lake) and reset your odometer. At 5 miles, turn right on FR 240 \u2013 yes, this is the same dirt road we were on earlier. It connects to Horse Pasture but it becomes very rough and rocky halfway through so it\u2019s easier to backtrack and start your journey over again here.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_4ra9580   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- Skyscraper160x600 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7400034802659664\" data-ad-slot=\"8100341909\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_7lrq580   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>In just under half a mile, FR 240 crosses Mammoth Creek. Park here and look to the right (up the creek). Located along the right of the creek is a big stand of aspens that are usually in various stages of turning from yellow to red. More colorful trees can be found on 240 after crossing Mammoth Creek on the left.<\/p>\n<p>To see even more aspen, continue on 240 for another 5 miles from the pavement. Look for a large cinder cone called Hancock Peak on the right that is usually ringed with colorful aspens. 240 then passes through a long meadow, labeled as\u00a0<em>Red Desert<\/em> on most maps, that has aspen trees on both sides.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re finished exploring this area, head back to Hwy 148, then turn left towards Hwy 14 to descend back to Cedar City. If you have time remaining, rather than turning left on 148, turn right, go 1.4 miles, then turn right onto the dirt road that climbs Brianhead Peak. From atop the 11,300 foot peak, you\u2019ll be able to see over most of the Markagunt and all of its brilliant fall colors.<\/p>\n<div class=\"g g-11\"><div class=\"g-single a-27\"><a class=\"gofollow\" data-track=\"MjcsMTEsNjA=\" title=\"Snap Shots West\" href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/ssw\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-2382 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Ad-800x500-2a.gif\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Trip Map<\/h2>\n<p>To help plan your trip, either use our interactive Google Map below or download our GPX file that points out the places to see that are mentioned in this chapter.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/blog\/gpx-files\/FallColorsCedarCity.gpx\" download=\"\">Click here<\/a> to download our GPX file that follows our tour of the fall colors in the mountains above Cedar City. 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Then come back to get the rest of the story.\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rdquuD0rCqE\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <img src=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FallColorsYouTube2.jpg\" title=\"FallColorsYouTube2\" alt=\"FallColorsYouTube2\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FallColorsYouTube2.jpg 1075w, http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FallColorsYouTube2-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FallColorsYouTube2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FallColorsYouTube2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1075px) 100vw, 1075px\" \/> <\/a>\n<h3>Trip Specs<\/h3>\n<h3>Length<\/h3> 50-80 miles roundtrip depending on route\n<h3>Attractions<\/h3> <ul> <li>Fall colors<\/li> <li>Great views<\/li> <li>Volcanic features<\/li> <\/ul>\n<h3>Difficulty<\/h3> <ul> <li>Some roads require 4WD<\/li> <li>High elevations<\/li> <\/ul>\n<h3>Elevation Gain<\/h3> Low point 8,500 feet elevation High point 11,000 feet\n<h2>What's in a Name?<\/h2> <p>We have heard many different names for this area over the years but the official name of the large mountain range east of Cedar City is the Markagunt Plateau. Our guess is that there are so many names simply because it\u2019s difficult to pronounce and remember \u201cMarkagunt\u201d. But whatever you call it, this trip will focus on the spectacular fall colors that can be found to the east of Cedar Breaks.<\/p> <p>Pronounced \"Mark-ah-gunt\", it is a series of plateaus in south central Utah. Other neighboring plateaus include the Paunsaugunt, Aquarius and Kaiparowits. Bryce Canyon National Park is located on Paunsaugunt.<\/p> <p>Some of these plateaus were pushed up over the last few million years. Obvious signs of volcanism can be found all over the Markagunt. According to geologists, volcanic activity occurred on the Markagunt starting roughly 5 million years to just 11,000 years ago.<\/p> <h2>Getting There<\/h2> <p>Getting to this area is quite easy. Take I-15 to Cedar City and follow the signs for Cedar Breaks National Monument. You\u2019ll find yourself heading east on Hwy 14. As you leave Cedar City, Hwy 14 enters the narrow and colorful Cedar Canyon and begins its steep climb from 5,800 feet to 10,000 feet in about 18 miles.<\/p> <p>For those that don't know where Cedar City is located, it is about a 45 minutes (50 miles) north of St. George, Utah and about 2.75 hours (175 miles) from Las Vegas, Nevada.<\/p> <p>Once you are on top of the Markagunt Plateau, there are several areas you can go to view large stands of trees turning bright yellow, orange and red. We\u2019ll point you to some of our favorite places to find some of those amazing colors.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/brw\/geology-tour-st-george\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <img src=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ad-800x500-GeologyTour2.gif\" title=\"Ad-800x500-GeologyTour2\" alt=\"Ad-800x500-GeologyTour2\"> <\/a>\n<p><br \/> <br \/> <ins style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7400034802659664\" data-ad-slot=\"8100341909\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/> <\/p>\n<h2>Fall Colors - When?<\/h2> <p>Most of the trees that turn color are aspens but there are also small maples. There are large groves of aspen trees throughout the Markagunt Plateau and they are common above 8,000 feet. The maples tend to like the steep, narrow canyons on the mountainsides above 6,000 feet throughout Southwest Utah.<\/p> <p>As with most fall color displays, the window of time to see them is rather small and unpredictable and is dependent on the weather. Around here, maples typically start turning their distinctive red color in mid to late September. As you may know, aspens turn color at the higher altitudes first and, as the colder temperatures move down to the lower altitudes, those trees start to turn.<\/p> <p>In most mountains around the Southwest, aspens start their change around the last week of September and it lasts until the second week of October. However, on the Markagunt Plateau, the aspens usually turn during the two-week window around of October 1, plus or minus one week.<\/p> <p>One sure way to find out if the trees are turning color or not before making a trek to these places is to find out first-hand from a local. Here are a few places you can try calling or monitoring a week before your planned trip:<\/p> <ul> <li>Cedar City Visitor Center (<a href=\"https:\/\/visitcedarcity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visitcedarcity.com<\/a>)<\/li> <li>Cedar Breaks National Monument Visitor Center (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/cebr\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>)<\/li> <li>Brian Head Resort (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brianhead.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brianhead.com<\/a>)<\/li> <li>Any business in Duck Creek Village<\/li> <\/ul> <p>More...<\/p> <p>[adrotate group=\"3\"]<\/p>\n<h3>Support Us<\/h3> <p style=\"text-align: left;\">Help us fill up our tank with gas for our next trip by donating $5 and we'll bring you back more quality virtual tours of our trips!<\/p> <p style=\"text-align: left;\">Your credit card payment is safe and easy using PayPal. Click the [Donate] button to get started:<\/p> <p style=\"text-align: center;\">[paypal-donation]<\/p>\n<h3>Pictures<\/h3><p>Below are some pictures of what you will see along the way.<\/p>\n<img src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%27http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%27%20width='800'%20height='450'%20viewBox=%270%200%20800%20450%27%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" loading=\"lazy\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-tf-not-load=\"1\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(to right,#0291e0 25%,#00a3f1 25% 50%,#26b4fc 50% 75%,#59bdfb 75%),linear-gradient(to right,#71521b 25%,#b28765 25% 50%,#725035 50% 75%,#875d21 75%),linear-gradient(to right,#6c5311 25%,#66491f 25% 50%,#251d1b 50% 75%,#a28a6e 75%),linear-gradient(to right,#796c28 25%,#2d2d09 25% 50%,#615022 50% 75%,#232500 75%)\" decoding=\"async\" data-tf-src=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr1-800x450.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" title=\"FallColorsCedarCitySldr1\" alt=\"FallColorsCedarCitySldr1\" 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sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> Aspen Mirror Lake, Duck Creek <img src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%27http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%27%20width='800'%20height='450'%20viewBox=%270%200%20800%20450%27%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" loading=\"lazy\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-tf-not-load=\"1\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(to right,#1e1204 25%,#0d71c6 25% 50%,#9b8441 50% 75%,#b9a367 75%),linear-gradient(to right,#b9b0b5 25%,#d7b843 25% 50%,#fffef6 50% 75%,#837048 75%),linear-gradient(to right,#beb17c 25%,#c7a738 25% 50%,#96680a 50% 75%,#544119 75%),linear-gradient(to right,#4f6332 25%,#97934a 25% 50%,#54533f 50% 75%,#312b1d 75%)\" decoding=\"async\" data-tf-src=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr3-800x450.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" title=\"FallColorsCedarCitySldr3\" alt=\"FallColorsCedarCitySldr3\" 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sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> Road 240 near Horse Pasture <img src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%27http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%27%20width='800'%20height='450'%20viewBox=%270%200%20800%20450%27%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" loading=\"lazy\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-tf-not-load=\"1\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(to right,#8ca4c6 25%,#9bacc6 25% 50%,#88a1c0 50% 75%,#11283a 75%),linear-gradient(to right,#29363f 25%,#c78c7e 25% 50%,#e5a198 50% 75%,#d5958c 75%),linear-gradient(to right,#ac745d 25%,#7c3a17 25% 50%,#7e7353 50% 75%,#070b00 75%),linear-gradient(to right,#ce5832 25%,#ddd1c5 25% 50%,#8a896d 50% 75%,#b99e6f 75%)\" decoding=\"async\" data-tf-src=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr4-800x450.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" title=\"FallColorsCedarCitySldr4\" alt=\"FallColorsCedarCitySldr4\" data-tf-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr4.jpg 800w, http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr4-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr4-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-tf-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img data-tf-not-load data-no-script src=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr4-800x450.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" title=\"FallColorsCedarCitySldr4\" alt=\"FallColorsCedarCitySldr4\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr4.jpg 800w, http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr4-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr4-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> Cedar Breaks overlook - fall colors in background <img src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%27http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%27%20width='800'%20height='450'%20viewBox=%270%200%20800%20450%27%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" loading=\"lazy\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-tf-not-load=\"1\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(to right,#5897da 25%,#51a4e8 25% 50%,#51a4e8 50% 75%,#50a3e9 75%),linear-gradient(to right,#1f211e 25%,#3e3c30 25% 50%,#0b1200 50% 75%,#b8a338 75%),linear-gradient(to right,#bea481 25%,#73583b 25% 50%,#baad81 50% 75%,#979378 75%),linear-gradient(to right,#2d210b 25%,#d0b4a9 25% 50%,#b4a166 50% 75%,#b39756 75%)\" decoding=\"async\" data-tf-src=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr5-800x450.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" title=\"FallColorsCedarCitySldr5\" alt=\"FallColorsCedarCitySldr5\" data-tf-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr5.jpg 800w, http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr5-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr5-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-tf-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img data-tf-not-load data-no-script src=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr5-800x450.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" title=\"FallColorsCedarCitySldr5\" alt=\"FallColorsCedarCitySldr5\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr5.jpg 800w, http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr5-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr5-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> Road 240 near Mammoth Creek <img src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%27http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%27%20width='800'%20height='450'%20viewBox=%270%200%20800%20450%27%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" loading=\"lazy\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-tf-not-load=\"1\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(to right,#0059cd 25%,#0160d8 25% 50%,#0161da 50% 75%,#005dd4 75%),linear-gradient(to right,#56579a 25%,#5e0000 25% 50%,#803c3b 50% 75%,#443828 75%),linear-gradient(to right,#b1724f 25%,#5a2f1c 25% 50%,#500d00 50% 75%,#5c525b 75%),linear-gradient(to right,#e2d2b8 25%,#817966 25% 50%,#cdca9f 50% 75%,#6e5f4c 75%)\" decoding=\"async\" data-tf-src=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr6-800x450.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" title=\"FallColorsCedarCitySldr6\" alt=\"FallColorsCedarCitySldr6\" data-tf-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr6.jpg 800w, http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr6-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr6-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-tf-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img data-tf-not-load data-no-script src=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr6-800x450.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" title=\"FallColorsCedarCitySldr6\" alt=\"FallColorsCedarCitySldr6\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr6.jpg 800w, http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr6-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCitySldr6-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> A stand of red-colored aspens\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Help fund our next trip and your next adventure by purchasing a subscription to Gaia GPS. We will receive a small commission from your purchase.<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/classic.avantlink.com\/click.php?tool_type=ml&amp;merchant_link_id=8988a2bc-2458-428a-a722-9a326e4941c5&amp;website_id=cb6aacf1-7563-4b97-8b5d-48e9519fe173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/classic.avantlink.com\/gbi\/bd4517b4-b0f2-4660-8208-2ade3a1fdb4c\/8988a2bc-2458-428a-a722-9a326e4941c5\/a24ae5c1-c37a-45ea-b3f8-5480cc46d529\/cb6aacf1-7563-4b97-8b5d-48e9519fe173\/image.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><br \/> <br \/> <ins style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7400034802659664\" data-ad-slot=\"8100341909\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/> <\/p>\n<p>[adrotate group=\"11\"]<\/p>\n\n<h2>Our Suggested Route<\/h2> <p>Here is our suggested route for seeing the fall colors. After summiting on Hwy 14 near the turn-off to Cedar Breaks, continue straight on Hwy 14 to Duck Creek (12 more miles). Just before reaching Duck Creek Village, look for signs pointing to Aspen-Mirror Lake. Take the short dirt road to the end where there\u2019s a restroom and a gate. Walk past the gate about a quarter mile to reach the small lake. The reason we\u2019re stopping here first is because there is typically no wind in the morning. This is important if you want to experience the \u201caspen mirror\u201d effect - that perfect reflection of the aspen trees on the southwest side of the lake.<\/p> [caption id=\"attachment_5978\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]<a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCityRoute.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCityRoute.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"696\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCityRoute.jpg 1280w, http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCityRoute-300x163.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCityRoute-1024x557.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FallColorsCedarCityRoute-768x418.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a> Route discussed in this article - click for larger image[\/caption] <p>Our next stop will require an SUV or vehicle that can navigate on an easy dirt road. If that\u2019s you, head back west on Hwy 14 for 9.5 miles and turn right onto Forestry Road 240. Just after turning onto the dirt road, bear right to continue on 240. Continue for about 5 miles to enjoy many great stands of aspens. About 3 miles in, you\u2019ll pass through Horse Pasture. Across the meadow to the south is an expansive volcanic basalt (lava) flow and within that basalt are small colonies of aspens. The bright yellow colors of the trees create a striking contrast to the black basalt, making this a unique place to see fall colors.<\/p> <p>Return to Hwy 14 and turn right towards Cedar City. Then turn right onto Hwy 148 and drive through Cedar Breaks. Turn right onto Hwy 143 (to Panguitch Lake) and reset your odometer. At 5 miles, turn right on FR 240 \u2013 yes, this is the same dirt road we were on earlier. It connects to Horse Pasture but it becomes very rough and rocky halfway through so it\u2019s easier to backtrack and start your journey over again here.<\/p>\n<p><br \/> <br \/> <ins style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7400034802659664\" data-ad-slot=\"8100341909\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/> <\/p>\n<p>In just under half a mile, FR 240 crosses Mammoth Creek. Park here and look to the right (up the creek). Located along the right of the creek is a big stand of aspens that are usually in various stages of turning from yellow to red. More colorful trees can be found on 240 after crossing Mammoth Creek on the left.<\/p> <p>To see even more aspen, continue on 240 for another 5 miles from the pavement. Look for a large cinder cone called Hancock Peak on the right that is usually ringed with colorful aspens. 240 then passes through a long meadow, labeled as\u00a0<em>Red Desert<\/em> on most maps, that has aspen trees on both sides.<\/p> <p>When you\u2019re finished exploring this area, head back to Hwy 148, then turn left towards Hwy 14 to descend back to Cedar City. If you have time remaining, rather than turning left on 148, turn right, go 1.4 miles, then turn right onto the dirt road that climbs Brianhead Peak. From atop the 11,300 foot peak, you\u2019ll be able to see over most of the Markagunt and all of its brilliant fall colors.<\/p> <p>[adrotate group=\"11\"]<\/p> <h2>Trip Map<\/h2> <p>To help plan your trip, either use our interactive Google Map below or download our GPX file that points out the places to see that are mentioned in this chapter.<\/p> <p><a href=\"\/blog\/gpx-files\/FallColorsCedarCity.gpx\" download=\"\">Click here<\/a> to download our GPX file that follows our tour of the fall colors in the mountains above Cedar City. We recommend using a GPS mapping app, such as Gaia GPS, to view these points on your computer or to locate them using GPS with your mobile device or phone. Click the ad below to purchase a Gaia GPS subscription and we'll earn a few dollars to fund our next trip.<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/classic.avantlink.com\/click.php?tool_type=ml&amp;merchant_link_id=2efe71d3-5569-4c72-a69e-e9258881dd0a&amp;website_id=cb6aacf1-7563-4b97-8b5d-48e9519fe173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/classic.avantlink.com\/gbi\/bd4517b4-b0f2-4660-8208-2ade3a1fdb4c\/2efe71d3-5569-4c72-a69e-e9258881dd0a\/a24ae5c1-c37a-45ea-b3f8-5480cc46d529\/cb6aacf1-7563-4b97-8b5d-48e9519fe173\/image.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/p> <p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.backroadswest.com\/blog\/map\/\">Learn more<\/a> about our maps.<\/p>\n<template> Hwy 14 Leaves Cedar City Webster Flat and Deer Haven Campground Bristle Cone Pine Tree Trail Hwy 14 and 148 Jct Navajo Lake Overlook Turn-off to Aspen Mirror Lake Aspen Mirror Lake Road 240 Turn-off Horse Pasture Road 240 becomes very rough Hwy 148 and 143 junction Turn onto Road 240\/241 Mammoth Creek Crossing Bear right on to Road 240 \"Red Desert\", a long meadow, lots of apsens here <\/template>\n<h3>Comments<\/h3> <p>Read and leave comments about this post on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rdquuD0rCqE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Support Us<\/h3><p>Help us fill up our tank with gas for our next trip by donating $5 and we'll bring you back more quality virtual tours of our trips!<\/p><p>Your credit card payment is safe and easy using PayPal. 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