Hike the South Rim Trail
Cedar Breaks National Monument
The South Rim Trail is the a moderate to hard trail, featuring several different scenic viewpoints.
A hike along the South Rim Trail can be one of the best experiences at Cedar Breaks National Monument. The trail follows the rim of the Cedar Breaks Amphitheater from Point Supreme to the Bartizan. Along the way, there are several scenic viewpoints that offer unique perspectives of the formations within the amphitheater.
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1-4 Hours
Depending on how much time you have, there are several different options for hiking the South Rim Trail. Just getting up to the rim and walking for a short bit will provide you with a completely different perspective than the roadside overlooks. There are three primary points of interest you can use as mile-markers or decision points. Hiking to Spectra Point and back to the trailhead is two miles round trip. Hiking to the Ramparts Overlook and back to the trailhead is four miles round trip. Hiking to the end of the trail at the Bartizen is the longest option at five miles round trip.
There is an entrance fee for Cedar Breaks National Monument that all visitors are required to pay upon entry, please visit our Fees & Passes page for more information.
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The trail is a narrow dirt path with frequently changing elevation including steep portions which water-breaks or small stairs are built to limit erosion.
No — Pets are not permitted on the South Rim Trail. Please visit our Pets page for more information.
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All ages are welcome on this trail, but minors must be with an adult parent or guardian as the trail features steep drop-offs at several locations.
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