Brian Head

Skiiers and snowboarders love Brian Head for its diversity and virtually nonexistent lift lines. Its high elevation means they can enjoy the perfect powder snow from November to April. There's something for every age when it comes to taking to Brian Head's mountains.

Over 200 miles of trails utilizing old cattle trails are etched into Brian Head Peak. Trails vary from beginner to expert. Difficulty levels of the trails are clearly delineated from beginner, to intermediate, to advanced, and to expert. Check the website for the different bike trails.

Cedar Breaks National Monument is a national park located less than half an hour from Brian Head, which features meadows full of wildflowers, forests, and a geologic amphitheater. There is no lack of activities, as people enjoy the opportunities for trailblazing, hiking, photography, bird watching, wildflower gazing, and more.

Guided tours and rentals are available in Brian Head. Explore Brian Head Peak in the summer or winter time on an off highway vehicle (OHV). Dirt roads may be followed nearly the entire way to the summit. Providers of tours are either Duck Creek Rentals or Blue Pine Tours. Ride only in areas designated as open to OHVs.

Giant Steps and Navajo Mountain are located adjacent to Brian Head Resort and offer additional trails for skiers and snowboarders. There are 71 ski runs and over 650 acres of available terrain, with each of the mountains having a full service base lodge facility. It should be mentioned that lifts in operation may vary due high winds, inadequate snow coverage, and mechanical difficulties.

Frontier Homestead State Park Museum is a historic site that provides insight into the lives of the Paiute Native Americans, as well as what life and work was like for early European settlers of the southwest Utah region.Visitors are given the unique chance of reliving Cedar City's early history. This includes hands-on activities and interpretive programs.

Brian Head is no stranger to fishing. Various creeks and lakes are available for your use. Here are several from which to choose: Panguitch Lake (20 miles) Red Creek Reservoir (25.5 miles) Paragonah (17 miles) Panguitch Creek (20 miles) Parowan Creek (5 miles)

Cedar Ridge Golf Course is an 18-hole course located in nearby Cedar City. The course was designed by course professional John Evans, and it is consequently one of southern Utah's best greens. Club rentals are available.

Veterans' Memorial Park in Cedar City eponymously serves as a testament to American veterans. Memorials are erect for those who served in both World Wars, as well as conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam, and Korea. Benches are there for your relaxation.

View a part of history with the rock etchings known as petroglyphs left by Native Americans in the area. The Parowan Gap Petroglyphs were created centuries ago by Native Americans traveling through the area. Designs were etched onto the smooth faces of large boulders found on the gap, now known as petroglyphs.

One of the largest exhibitions of Shakespearean theater in the nation spans from the end of June through mid-October. Actors among the likes of Ty Burrell once took stage here! They even won the 2000 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre.