Park Staff Will Lead Snowshoe Walks on Fridays and Saturdays through March
Cedar City Utah Cedar Breaks National Monument in Utah is excited to announce the return of Guided Snowshoe Tours this winter season. These ranger-led hikes offer a unique chance to experience the park’s serene, snow-covered landscape, providing a peaceful escape when access to the park is otherwise limited during winter. The tours will be held every Friday and Saturday throughout the season, weather depending.
The Guided Snowshoe Tours are designed for all skill levels, including families and beginners. With easy terrain and a 1-mile rounded-trip route, this tour is a gentle introduction to winter hiking. Along the way, visitors will enjoy educational talks at scenic stops, where rangers will share insights about the park’s geology, history, wildlife, and the tough ecosystems that thrive in winter.
There is no fee for joining a Guided Snowshoe Tour, however, there is an entrance fee to visit the park. Each group will be required to pay an entrance fee of $25 per vehicle. Alternatively, Interagency Annual Passes, also called America the Beautiful Pass, will waive the per-person fee of visitors traveling together in a single vehicle. Snowshoes and ski poles are provided at no additional cost.
In addition to the snowshoe tours, Cedar Breaks is also resuming its Saturday evening Night Sky Tours, weather depending. Those tours, which also require reservations, are free of charge and offer visitors an opportunity to explore the night sky in a unique setting. The evening begins with an indoor ranger-led astronomy program, where visitors can learn about the wonder of the cosmos while cozy up near a wood-burning stove. Following the indoor program, participants will head outside to view celestial objects through telescopes. This special experience provides a perfect way to connect with the night sky in the tranquil surroundings of Cedar Breaks.
Reservations for those tours are required and can be made online at the Cedar Breaks National Monument website. Space is limited, so those interested are encouraged to book early.