Cedar Breaks National Monument · Utah

South Rim Trail

1.7 mi of trail, end to end · about 300 ft of climbing · 550 ft of descent · 9,887 ft–10,487 ft · native surface · hiking

Views

10,294 ft 9,932 ft · 0.9 mi high 10,298 ft

Along the way Ramparts Overlook Spectra Point

Hike the South Rim Trail the Park Service's write-up

1-4 Hours · no dogs · entrance fee applies · Summer · season The South Rim Trail is best experienced during the summer. Cool temperatures at high elevation keep this trail and the park cooler than surrounding hiking opportunities. During the spring and fall, snow and ice are possible which can make the trail hazardous and muddy. During the winter, heavy snowfall covers the park - visitors are strongly encouraged to stay away from the rim of the amphitheater during the winter for their safety.

Start Point Supreme

A dirt trail winds along the rim of a geologic amphitheater to the left.
The 5-mile (roundtrip) South Rim Trail is one of the best ways to experience the breaks. Photo: NPS/Everitt

A hike along the South Rim Trail can be one of the best experiences at Cedar Breaks National Monument. The trail follows the rim of the Cedar Breaks Amphitheater from Point Supreme to the Bartizan. Along the way, there are several scenic viewpoints that offer unique perspectives of the formations within the amphitheater.

Pets Pets are not permitted on the South Rim Trail. Please visit our Pets page for more information.

Accessibility The trail is a narrow dirt path with frequently changing elevation including steep portions which water-breaks or small stairs are built to limit erosion.

This hike on nps.gov

On the parks map

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About this trail's facts

The lines are the National Park Service's public trails layer, the trailheads and the waterfalls, views, peaks and historic places along them the Service's public points of interest, read 2026-10-16 and simplified for the map; the length is the line's, end to end. The write-ups are the Service's own "things to do" text, unedited. Heights come from USGS 3DEP through Terrain Tiles on AWS (Mapzen/Tilezen), read along each line and rounded; a short trail on steep ground can be off by a few tens of feet. Closures change: check the park's own site before you go.