NAME: Bristlecone Pine, #3048
LENGTH: 0.5 Miles
DIFFICULTY: Easy
HIKING TIME: 30 Minutes
TRAILHEAD LOCATION:
Located approximately 18 miles east of Cedar City, adjacent to Highway U-14.
DESCRIPTION:
This is a barrier free trail constructed with the help of Kaibab Industries with additional tread work provided. The trail traverses through a strand of spruce and fir and terminates in a strand of Bristlecone Pine. Some of the Bristlecone Pines are 300-500 years old. From the trail termination, an excellent view of the North Fork of the Virgin River and the northern areas of Zion National Park can be viewed.
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