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Giant Steps and Navajo Mountains

Brian Head, Utah

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Giant Steps and Navajo Mountains

Giant Steps and Navajo Mountain are located adjacent to Brian Head Resort and offer additional trails for skiers and snowboarders. There are 71 ski runs and over 650 acres of available terrain, with each of the mountains having a full service base lodge facility. It should be mentioned that lifts in operation may vary due high winds, inadequate snow coverage, and mechanical difficulties.

Useful Information

  • Address: 329 South Highway 143, Brian Head, UT
  • More Info: www.brianhead.com

Do & See

The snowy slopes of Brian Head Peak, Navajo Mountain, and Giant Steps provide the perfect setting for outdoor winter activities like downhill and cross country skiing, snowboarding and snowtubing, and summer activities like hiking and mountain biking. Two of the five national parks located in Utah are within a reasonable drive from Brian Head. Fishing in the area's lakes and rivers is a popular pastime. In addition, there are several activities, sights and events in nearby Cedar City and Parowan.

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Skiing and Snowboarding
Skiiers and snowboarders love Brian Head for its diversity and virtually nonexistent lift lines. Its high elevation means they can enjoy the perfect powder snow from November to April. There's something for every age when it comes to taking to Brian Head's …
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Mountain Biking
Over 200 miles of trails utilizing old cattle trails are etched into Brian Head Peak. Trails vary from beginner to expert. Difficulty levels of the trails are clearly delineated from beginner, to intermediate, to advanced, and to expert. Check the website for the different bike …
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Cedar Breaks National Monument Copyright: steve estvanik/Shutterstock.com
Cedar Breaks National Monument
Cedar Breaks National Monument is a national park located less than half an hour from Brian Head, which features meadows full of wildflowers, forests, and a geologic amphitheater. There is no lack of activities, as people enjoy the opportunities for trailblazing, hiking, photography, bird watching, wildflower gazing, and …
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ATVs/Snowmobiles
Guided tours and rentals are available in Brian Head. Explore Brian Head Peak in the summer or winter time on an off highway vehicle (OHV). Dirt roads may be followed nearly the entire way to the summit. Providers of tours are either Duck Creek Rentals or Blue Pine Tours. Ride only in areas designated as …
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Hiking
Hiking in and around Brian Head is an ideal way to enjoy the natural beauty of the alpine landscape. Brian Head Peak is a favorite due to its ability to be hiked and climbed year-round. The Brian Head Resort also holds numerous hiking trails in the region which can all be found on …
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Night Skiing
Nightskiing and boarding on lit runs is available through the Brian Head Resort! The experience is second to none, with access via the Blackfoot lift. Take advantage of more runs and vertical, and a lighted terrain …
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Lift Rides
Lifts are not only for skiers and snowboarders but also for mountain cyclists, hikers and those just wanting to take in the view. Scenic lift rides make for timeless vistas of the red rocks and Dixie National Forest. The Brian Head Resort offers lift rides for the whole …
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Giant Steps and Navajo Mountains Copyright: IM_photo/Shutterstock.com
Giant Steps and Navajo Mountains
Giant Steps and Navajo Mountain are located adjacent to Brian Head Resort and offer additional trails for skiers and snowboarders. There are 71 ski runs and over 650 acres of available terrain, with each of the mountains having a full service base lodge facility. It should be mentioned that lifts in operation may vary …
Read more
Frontier Homestead State Park Museum Copyright: Creative Family/Shutterstock.com
Frontier Homestead State Park Museum
Frontier Homestead State Park Museum is a historic site that provides insight into the lives of the Paiute Native Americans, as well as what life and work was like for early European settlers of the southwest Utah region.Visitors are given the unique chance of reliving Cedar City's early history. This includes hands-on activities and …
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Fishing Copyright: Dudarev Mikhail/Shutterstock.com
Fishing
Brian Head is no stranger to fishing. Various creeks and lakes are available for your use. Here are several from which to choose: Panguitch Lake (20 miles) Red Creek Reservoir (25.5 miles) Paragonah (17 miles) Panguitch Creek (20 miles) Parowan Creek (5 …
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Cedar Ridge Golf Course Copyright: Tinny Photo/Shutterstock.com
Cedar Ridge Golf Course
Cedar Ridge Golf Course is an 18-hole course located in nearby Cedar City. The course was designed by course professional John Evans, and it is consequently one of southern Utah's best greens. Club rentals are …
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Park Discovery
Local children were able to influence the design of this park, which incorporates educational play areas for all ages. Park Discovery possess an amphitheater available for additional rental fee, benches, fields, a pavilion, and a fun dinosaur sand pit. Children love the science playground as …
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Veteran's Memorial Park Copyright: Ardelean Andreea/Shutterstock.com
Veteran's Memorial Park
Veterans' Memorial Park in Cedar City eponymously serves as a testament to American veterans. Memorials are erect for those who served in both World Wars, as well as conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam, and Korea. Benches are there for your …
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Parowan Gap Petroglyphs
View a part of history with the rock etchings known as petroglyphs left by Native Americans in the area. The Parowan Gap Petroglyphs were created centuries ago by Native Americans traveling through the area. Designs were etched onto the smooth faces of large boulders found on the gap, now known as …
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Scenic Drives
National Scenic Byway 143 is known as Utah's Patchwork Parkway because early pioneers used quilts to survive while crossing the plateau during the cold, snowy winters. It traverses from Parowan to Brian Head, and then northeast from Brian Head to Panguitch. Drive or even bike along stunning wildflowers and passing …
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Utah Shakespeare Festival Copyright: -ted/Flickr
Utah Shakespeare Festival
One of the largest exhibitions of Shakespearean theater in the nation spans from the end of June through mid-October. Actors among the likes of Ty Burrell once took stage here! They even won the 2000 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional …
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