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Cedar Canyon: Highway 14, Markagunt Plateau, Utah
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Cedar Canyon: Highway 14

UT 14 · Cedar City → Long Valley Junction

Sweeping40 mi55 min4,800 ft climbHigh point ≈ 9,900 ftOne way
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The drive

Highway 14 climbs from Cedar City up Cedar Canyon onto the Markagunt Plateau. It reaches nearly 10,000 feet, passing red cliffs, aspen, lava fields and Navajo Lake, then descends through Duck Creek Village to US 89 at Long Valley Junction. It is 40.2 miles and about 55 minutes, with gentle curves.

Duck Creek Village sits at about 8,400 feet. The Highway 148 turnoff to Cedar Breaks National Monument is on the route.

The road is a year-round highway.

Along the way

  1. Cedar City (Main Street)
  2. Duck Creek Village
  3. Long Valley Junction (US-89)
Elevation
4,800 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 9,900 ft
Cedar CityLong Valley Junction
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
Cedar CityLong Valley Junction
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Winter storms can bring chain or traction requirements.
  • Rockslides have briefly closed Cedar Canyon before.
  • Highway 148 to Cedar Breaks closes for winter, typically from mid-November.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check UDOT Traffic.

Questions about this drive

How long does Highway 14 take?

From Cedar City to Long Valley Junction is 40.2 miles and takes about 55 minutes.

Is Highway 14 open in winter?

Yes, it is a year-round highway, but storms can bring chain or traction requirements.

How high does Highway 14 go?

It reaches nearly 10,000 feet on the Markagunt Plateau.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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Map of Cedar Canyon: Highway 14, from Cedar City to Long Valley Junction