Brian Head
Utah's highest base elevation, a sunny southern location, and rare red-rock vistas next to Cedar Breaks.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
391m (1,283ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,445m (11,302ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
3,054m (10,020ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
914cm (360in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
71
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
8
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
650 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
30%
Intermediate
45%
Advanced
25%
Best For
Location
Brian Head sits in the mountains of southern Utah, near the town of Cedar City and the edge of the Markagunt Plateau. This is high-alpine, dry continental terrain set apart from the state's better-known northern resorts.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Cedar City (CDC), about 45 minutes from the resort by road.
- Cedar City (CDC)45 minutesDirections
- Las Vegas (LAS)3.5 hoursDirections
- Salt Lake City (SLC)4 hoursDirections
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