Markagunt Plateau Travel Information
The Markagunt Plateau is an attractive, heavily forested highland.
(The Indian term Markagunt means "highland of trees.") It has some
nice peaks topping out at 11,315 feet, rolling hills and large grassy
meadows. Its most outstanding feature is Cedar Breaks National
Monument, a large amphitheater of colorful, eroded rock forms. It also
contains Brian Head Ski Resort in the town of Brian Head.
Recreational opportunities on the plateau are numerous. There are
good hiking and mountain biking trails and some nice fishing in lakes
and streams. Timbered campgrounds are numerous and most of the
highways through the plateau are designated scenic byways. In winter,
heavy snow provides good downhill and cross country skiing and
snowmobiling opportunities.
The Markagunt Plateau occupies about 800 square miles between I-15
and Highway 89 in southwestern Utah. It is just east of Cedar City.
Most of the plateau is part of the Dixie National Forest. View Area Map.
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