Cedar Breaks Amphitheater
Cedar Breaks National Monument is a high-elevation natural amphitheater in southern Utah renowned for its red limestone spans and stunning seasonal contrasts.
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Geography
| Address | State Route 148, Cedar City, Utah, USAState Route 148 |
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| Continent | North America |
| Region | Western United States |
| Subregion | Southwestern United States |
| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Washington County |
| District | Zion Basin |
| City | Cedar City |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 37.5417 |
| Longitude | -112.8625 |
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12:53 PM LOCAL TIMECedar Breaks National Monument is a dramatic natural plunge basin carved into Navajo sandstone and limestone near the crest of the southern Color Country high country. Sitting at roughly 9,500–10,200 ft (2900–3100 m), it offers panoramic vistas across layered cliffs, subalpine flora, and seasonal snowpack that accentuate the monument’s reds, whites, and purples. Accessed via State Route 148, the site provides overlooks, short interpretive trails, and turnouts suitable for photography, wildlife viewing, and brief walks. Come in late spring through early fall for the best weather and visibility — winter snowfall is significant and can restrict access, while fall colors and winter shooting lend additional appeal.
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