Set at 9,800 feet, Brian Head is home to Utah's highest base-elevation ski resort, with Cedar Breaks five minutes away and Zion less than an hour's drive. Here is how to make the most of every season.
Around Brian Head, Utah
Out & about. — things to do in Brian Head, Utah
5 min
Cedar Breaks
~50 min
Zion National Park
~1 hr 15
Bryce Canyon
Photo: skiing Giant Steps
November – early May
Winter
Ski + snowboardBrian Head Resort: Navajo for beginners, Giant Steps for steeper terrain.
Tubing + ice skatingFor anyone not on skis.
Snowmobile to Cedar BreaksOn the Cedar Mountain trail network.
Snowshoe + cross-countryQuiet forest trails, then the hot tub.
Photo: Zion red rock
March – June
Spring
Spring skiingThe season can run into early May up here.
Ski, then ZionCanyon country below thaws weeks before the mountain.
Bryce CanyonHoodoos with snow still on them.
Cedar CityFood and shopping, 40 minutes down the hill.
Photo: Cedar Breaks overlook
Late June – September
Summer
Lift-served bikingPlus scenic chairlift rides at the resort.
Zip line + alpine tubingAnd disc golf on weekends.
Bristlecone PondPaddleboard, kayak or fish at about 10,000 feet.
Cedar BreaksHike the rim by day, stargaze by night — five minutes away.
Photo: aspens in October
September – October
Fall
Golden aspensAlong Highway 143 and the town trails.
Twisted ForestA hike through ancient bristlecone pines.
Brian Head Peak11,312 feet of view.
Zion + BryceSmaller crowds, cooler hiking weather.
