A short but spectacular 6-mile alpine byway skimming the 10,000-foot rim of Cedar Breaks amphitheater, linking SR-14 to Brian Head via a string of overlooks into the eroded pink-and-orange bowl. Combined with SR-143, it forms part of the Patchwork Parkway loop from Parowan.
| Category | Scenic Drive |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Brian Head / Cedar City |
| Top activities | Rim overlooks (Point Supreme, Sunset View, Chessmen Ridge, North View), Wildflower and fall-color drives, Sunset and stargazing pullouts, Connecting Cedar City, Cedar Breaks, and Brian Head in one loop |
| Best time to visit | Roughly late May through October — the road is closed to vehicles by snow the rest of the year (open to snowmobiles/skiers). July for wildflowers, late September for aspens. |
| Entrance fee | Cedar Breaks entrance fee applies when stopping in the monument ($25/vehicle); driving through on SR-148 without stopping is free |
| Permits | None. Closed to vehicles approximately November through late May due to snow. |
Visitor tip: Drive it late in the day — the amphitheater faces west and lights up at sunset, then stay for stars; Cedar Breaks is a certified Dark Sky Park and the pullouts double as stargazing spots.
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