Markagunt High Plateau Scenic Byway (U-14)
Places to Visit

  • Cedar Breaks National Monument

    Cedar Breaks National Monument (UT)

    A colorful amphitheatre eroded out of the edge of the Markagaunt Plateau in southern Utah, Cedar Breaks is at 10,000 feet above sea level and over 2,000 feet deep.

    Distance from byway: 3 mi / 4.8 km
    Directions:

    Located on U-148 3 miles north of the junction with Hwy 14.
  • Cedar City

    Cedar City (UT)

    Home to the nationally-recognized Utah Shakespearean Festival and neighbor to several National Parks and Monuments, Cedar City is a recreational, scenic and cultural oasis in the midst of the redrock splendor of southern Utah.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    The western end of the byway starts at the junction of SR-14 (Center St.) and Main Street in Cedar City.
  • Dixie National Forest

    Dixie National Forest (UT)

    The Dixie National Forest lies in patches across southwestern Utah. It surrounds Highway 89, Scenic Byway 12, and a small stretch of I-15.

    Location:

    Located in southwest Utah

  • Flanigan Arch (UT)

    This arch near Cedar Breaks National Monument was almost a monument itself. The arch remains a local landmark, but reaching it is a challenge, recommended for persistent and experienced hikers only.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Approximately 8 miles east of Cedar City on SR-14, about 2 miles off the highway.
  • Frontier Homestead State Park Museum

    Frontier Homestead State Park Museum (UT)

    This museum tells the story of iron development in Southern Utah, which began with the LDS (Mormon) settlers.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    In northern Cedar City, Utah.
  • Webster Flat

    Webster Flat (UT)

    Webster Flat Road provides backcountry access to meadows, canyons and forests, as well as wonderful views of Dixie National Forest and the terraces carved by the Virgin River into Zion National Park.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    The turnoff to Webster Flat is 15 miles from Cedar City on SR-14.
  • Zion Overlook

    Zion Overlook (UT)

    Visitors can see 100 miles over Dixie National Forest from this overlook near the summit of SR-14. On a clear day, Kolob Terrace and the highest formations of Zion National Park are clearly visible.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Located 16.8 miles up SR-14 from Cedar City