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Iron County Recreation Areas

Dixie National Forest

Scenery here ranges from desert canyon gorges of amber, rose and sienna to high mountain forests, plateaus and alpine lakes. Nationally recognized highways and trails travel through the forest and provide ready access to the distinctive natural highlights of the forest landscape.

Three Peaks Recreation Area

This area is host to many outdoor activities, including mountain biking, hiking, disc golf, OHV and ATV riding, RC car driving, model plane flying, camping and horseback riding. With more then 6,000 acres of land to explore, there is sure to be something for everyone.

WOODS RANCH & KIDS POND

Woods Ranch is located about 12 miles up Cedar Canyon on State Route 14, one of Utah’s Scenic Byways. The area is great for outdoor activities and sports, and pavilions are available. A short hike takes visitors to Kids Pond, which is stocked with rainbow trout and kids under 12 fish free when accompanied by a licensed adult.

Yankee Meadows

This area, with its campground and lake, offers fantastic scenery with the towering volcanic cliffs of Sydney Peaks rising in the distance. Trout fishing and boating are the most popular activities. There are several ATV routes in the area as well as hiking, biking and horseback riding trails.

Area Attractions

BRIAN HEAD RESORT

329 Utah Hwy. 143, Brian Head (435) 677-2035 brianhead.com

CEDAR BREAKS

NATIONAL MONUMENT (435) 986-7120 nps.gov/cebr/

UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

195 W. Center Street, Cedar City (435) 752-9849 bard.org

SOUTHERN UTAH MUSEUM OF ART

13 S. 300 West, Cedar City (435) 586-5432 suu.edu/suma/

FRONTIER HOMESTEAD STATE PARK

635 N. Main Street, Cedar City (435) 586-9290 stateparks.utah.gov/frontier-homestead

SIMON FESTIVAL THEATER CO.

105 N. 100 East, Cedar City (435) 357-4666 simonfest.org

KANARRAVILLE FALLS

(435) 590-7490 kanarrafalls.com

SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY

351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City (435) 586-7700 suu.edu

I/G WINERY

59 W. Center Street, Cedar City (435) 867-9463 igwinery.com

POLICY KINGS BREWERY policykingsbrewery.com 223 N. 100 West, Cedar City

Outdoor Recreation

Mountain Biking

Iron County is home to a variety of mountain bike trail systems and opportunities. In Cedar City, visitors can experience single-track flow trails on three trail systems: the Iron Hills Trail System, the Three Peaks Mountain Bike Trail System and the Thunderbird Canyons Trail System. During the summer months, the slopes of Brian Head Resort transform into an unrivaled gravity-fed mountain bike park.

Hiking

Hiking in Southern Utah is a great way to explore the region and experience the beautiful scenery. You can find everything from arches and waterfalls to ancient forests, narrow canyons and majestic overlooks.

Winter Activities

Beyond the slopes and champagne powder of Brian Head Resort, the town of Brian Head is a great hub for winter recreation. Enjoy a snowshoe hike through Dixie National Forest, cross-country ski into Cedar Breaks National Monument or take a guided snowmobile tour. Tours and rentals are available from local businesses.

NIGHT SKIES & STARGAZING SPOTS

• Cedar Breaks National Monument

• Three Peaks Recreation Area

• Parowan Gap Petroglyphs & Historic Site

• Brian Head Peak

• Kolob Canyons, North Zion National Park

Disc Golf

In Iron County, there are five disc golf courses accessible year-round in Cedar City, Enoch and Parowan and one summer course in Brian Head.