Patchwork Parkway (UT-143)
51-mile state highway connecting Parowan to Panguitch through the Markagunt Plateau, reaching 10,626 feet at Cedar Breaks National Monument — the second-highest paved road in Utah. The route crosses six major life zones in 51 miles, transitioning from sagebrush desert to old-growth spruce forest. Provides the primary vehicle access to Cedar Breaks National Monument and Brian Head Ski Resort. Named for the patchwork quilts Mormon pioneers laid on snow to cross this pass in 1864. Officially designated a National Scenic Byway.
What you'll hit along the way.
Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.
Panguitch
A quiet high-desert ranching town at the western foot of the route, good for fuel and supplies before heading into the mountains.
Lake View Resort
A small lakeside stop offering a natural pause partway up the climb toward Brian Head.
Bristlecone Park
A short walk here reveals ancient bristlecone pines near the summit of Brian Head, some among the oldest living trees on earth.
The Valor, Ascend Hotel Collection
A comfortable lodging option at the southern end of the route, convenient for riders finishing or overnighting near Cedar City.
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