Brian Head-Panguitch Lake Scenic Byway

Brian Head-Panguitch Lake Scenic Byway,
U-143 from Parowan to Panguitch

From Parowan and I-15, U-143 moves southeast past Brian Head, skirts Cedar Breaks National Monument, and passes through alpine stretches of the Dixie National Forest

Brian Head Resort near 11,305 foot Brian Head Peak is located twelve miles southeast of Parowan along this byway. The town of Brian Head, (elevation 9,800 feet), is Utah's highest incorporated city. This is a year-round resort with a variety of lodging and dining facilities, shops, and recreational activities including skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing in the winter and hiking and mountain biking

About 20 minutes miles east of Cedar Breaks, along U-143, is Panguitch Lake, a popular summer and winter fishing spot and recreational area. The forests of the vast Markaugunt Plateau surrounding Panguitch Lake are brilliant with autumn colors including yellow an orange-red aspen leaves which have drawn photographers from all over the country. Seventeen miles northeast of the lake is the town of Panguitch

This scenic byway, open year-round, is 55 miles long. Because of some steep grades, allow 1.5 hours to complete the drive. Snow tires or chains are recommended during the winter months. The road however, is not plowed at night.