Hwy 14 from Cedar City to Bryce Canyon?

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!

As noted, UT 14 is the more scenic option. I just pulled up the traffic cams up there, and while the road is dry, there's still a fair amount of snow. In fact UT 148 is still closed through Cedar Breaks, so unless you're willing to snowshoe or have a snow mobile, you won't be going there.

Without RV 14 is good. Cedar Breaks is pretty and the lava is neat.

2gypsies X2

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.

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.

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

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).

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!

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.

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