Spectra Point/Rampart Overlook Trail

Overview

This trail goes downhill following the southern rim of the Cedar Breaks Amphitheater. It first takes you to Spectra Point, a finger-like projection into the amphitheater with commanding views of the hoodoos and then continues down to end at another view point known as Rampart Overlook (You could potentially go further down to The Bartizan but the sign at Rampart Overlook announces the end of the trail). As you descend along the trail, you will have views of the hoodoos to the right and forested slopes to the left. Bristlecone pines up to 1600 years old can be found near the viewpoints.

Map

Getting There

Trailhead is on the west end of the parking lot of Cedar Breaks’ Visitor Center.

Route Description

All distances are per my GPS.

Place	Elevation	Distance
Trailhead	10360 ft	zero miles
High Point	10487 ft	-
Spectra Point	10260 ft	0.90 miles
Rampart	9940 ft	0.95 miles
Total Roundtrip	-	3.70 miles

Follow the trail a very short distance to reach the rim of the amphitheater.

The trail turns southwest and follows the rim of the amphitheater up to a high point near a water tank and then down toward Spectra Point.

Spectra Point

Spectra Point

Views from Spectra Point.

Follow the switchbacks below Spectra Point further down.

Rampart Overlook will then come to view.

Rampart Overlook

Views from Rampart Overlook.

Brianhead Peak

Bristlecone at Rampart Overlook.

Bristlecone

Forest on south side of the trail.

Red Tape

You must pay entrance fee to the National Monument.

Images

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