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Cedar Canyon scenic byway

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Utah Scenic Byway 14 — Cedar Canyon

UT-14 from town to the plateau — pullouts, color, and an easy out.

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Getting there

About the drive

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What you do

Catalog facts

Distance: Starts in Cedar City
Typical duration: 2–5h
Difficulty: easy
Location: Utah Scenic Byway 14 — Cedar Canyon · Cedar City · Southern Utah · Utah · United States
Area: Cedar Canyon
Fee / access: Often free; some fees possible
Fee notes: No highway fee. Budget only for fuel and optional Dixie NF day-use if you add a stop.
Vehicle: Paved access. Confirm the road is open before you go.
Surface / trail: Paved two-lane highway. Winter traction laws can apply. Rockfall and ice are seasonal issues.
Parking: Signed UT-14 pullouts. Use signed pullouts only. Do not park on private land or in the travel lane.
Water on route: Do not count on drinking water on the outing.
Shade: Mixed shade
Cell service: Limited cell service
Family / kids: Listed as suitable for kids. Confirm for your group.
Accessibility: Paved highway with several pullouts. Some overlooks have uneven gravel. Good option when mobility is limited — stay at the car.
Pets: Dogs may stay in the vehicle or on leash at developed pullouts. Not a trail plan.
Permit: No permit listed as required. Confirm current rules before you go.
Land manager: UDOT / Dixie National Forest (adjacent lands)
Season: Year-round with winter storms. The plateau end can be snowy when town is clear.
Catalog checked: 2026-09-01

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