Hwy 14 from Cedar City to Bryce Canyon?

Go to UDOT, they have cameras setup along the route, looks dry and clear. Just watch the weather reports. If there is no storm coming in I would take 14.

Nomatter what time of year, 14 is a very hard climb. I'd got a bit north & take Rt. 20 over to 89.

I just took 20 a week ago. That route is clear. Bryce is snow free.

jolooote wrote:
Nomatter what time of year, 14 is a very hard climb. I'd got a bit north & take Rt. 20 over to 89.

X2, 14 is fun on my Harley but not so much with the RV. I normally use 20 to 89 and down with a stop in Panguitch for a burger at henry's..

Dave

jolooote wrote:
Nomatter what time of year, 14 is a very hard climb. I'd got a bit north & take Rt. 20 over to 89.

x2 Once was enough for me. Heed all the advice not to take 14.

We will not have the RV, but it looks like 20 may be the way to go. We just thought 14 might be more scenic. Thanks!

RVcrazy wrote:
We will not have the RV, but it looks like 20 may be the way to go. We just thought 14 might be more scenic. Thanks!

20 isn't very interesting. If you're in a car, 14 is more scenic and goes through Duck Creek area.

You could also go up to Parowan and take 143 past the Brian Head ski resort and stop at Cedar Breaks National Monument (also accessible from 14).

Did not go up 14 but came down it. Need to be careful with the speed & brakes that way too. Pretty ride though.

14 is a beautiful area to play in on and around. Makes a good destination in itself. That said, this time of year, while the road is open and clear, you still have a fair bit snow on the upper elevations. The road tops out at around 10,000 feet. Cedar breaks at the top, go a little north and hit Brian Head ski area. Coming down the east side there are some nice campgrounds, lakes, lava tubes to explore, you can do a short hike and check out where part of the virgin river comes out of the mountain prior to heading down through Zion. Unfortunately, most of this isn't really available yet due to the snow, especially the stuff where you drive down a dirt road for a bit to get there. I've towed many rigs up that road over the years as it's popular recreation area. My personal thoughts are it's a good easy drive although bit of a workout for the engine on the pull. No issues at all with a car.

Since you don't have the RV definitely take 14. It's just fine in a car and a beautiful drive.

With a RV, definitely take 20, not 14.