Brian Head | Iron County Highpoint

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Iron County Highpoint

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Overview

Fri Isolated rain showers between 9am and noon, then isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 53, with temperatures falling to around 49 in the afternoon. South wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
53° | 42°
Sat Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind around 17 mph.
53° | 42°
Sun A chance of rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
47° | 43°
Mon A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
51° | 40°
Tue A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
53° | 40°
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RATING: Roadside Attraction
LENGTH: 10 minutes
MAPS: Brian Head, UT;
SEASON: Summer, Fall
WATER: None.
Fri Isolated rain showers between 9am and noon, then isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 53, with temperatures falling to around 49 in the afternoon. South wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
53° | 42°
Sat Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind around 17 mph.
53° | 42°
Sun A chance of rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
47° | 43°
Mon A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
51° | 40°
Tue A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
53° | 40°
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Views from Brian Head
Views from Brian Head

Brian Head is both the highpoint of Iron County, as well as a ski resort. This is probably the easiest highpoint in Utah to reach, with a good gravel road going right to its summit, and a small rock building to sit and enjoy the view from.

The peak is probably best visited in July when the wild flowers are out, or the end of September/early October when the leaves are in full color. Being a short excursion, this is a great peak to add on to a Kane County and/or Washington County highpoint weekend.

Brian Head
Brian Head

Getting There

Brian Head can be reached from either Cedar City via UT 14 and UT 143 through Cedar Breaks, or from Parowan, which is the shortest way from the highway. From Parowan, follow UT143, signed Brian Head, about 15 miles to mile post 17.8. A good gravel road goes off on the left (east) that is signed Brian Head Peak/Vista Point. Follow it to the summit in 2.7 miles. The road is generally passable by all vehicles.

Distant views from Brian Head
Distant views from Brian Head

Route Description

Summit: 3446 m ( 11306 ft. )
Trailhead: 3436 m ( 11273 ft. )

Your there! The summit offers great views of the surrounding area. To the north, off in the distance, are Mount Baldy and Mount Belknap, prominent peaks seen when driving by Beaver on I15 and are near Delano peak. To the south are great views of Cedar Breaks.


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Maps

Printable Maps:

Summit
12S 338520E 4172025N 37°40'52"N 112°49'52"W

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