Cedar City, Utah - After a very busy winter season, the roads to and through Cedar Breaks National Monument will open this afternoon, Monday, May 3 at 3 p.m. Due to a limited snowpack, and thanks to the hard work of the Utah Department of Transportation crews, the roads are opening sooner than normal. Visitors should be very cautious when visiting the park during this time as snow and ice patches still cover many paths and overlooks. Trails remain buried beneath snow and fallen trees; park crews will clear these trails as soon as possible.
Summer visitor services including ranger programs, information booths, entrance pass sales, and most importantly restrooms will begin on Friday, May 28 (Memorial Day Weekend). Visitors are encouraged to visit the 2021 Visitor Guide webpage (www.nps.gov/cebr/planyourvisit/2021.htm) prior to their visit. This page is updated regularly as the season progresses to provide visitors with the most up to date information available.
In 2020, Cedar Breaks experienced record visitation and the National Park Service expects another busy season at the breaks. Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and arrive early, particularly in July and August. To meet the needs of park visitors this summer, park rangers will be roving at overlooks, along trails, and at two dedicated information booths at the north and south ends of the park daily.
About Cedar Breaks National Monument: Established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933, Cedar Breaks National Monument preserves the multicolored geologic spectacle of the Cedar Breaks amphitheater, scenic vistas, and natural and cultural resources of scientific interest for public appreciation, education, recreation, and enjoyment. Visit us at www.nps.gov/CedarBreaks, on Facebook www.facebook.com/CedarBreaksNPS, and Instagram www.Instagram.com/CedarBreaksNPS.
About the National Park Service: More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America's 423 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Visit us at www.nps.gov, on Facebook www.facebook.com/nationalparkservice and Twitter www.twitter.com/natlparkservice.~NPS~
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
