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Spectra Point / Ramparts

Cedar Breaks NM · Southern Utah
Spectra Point / Ramparts
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4.6 miROUND TRIP
1063 ftELEV GAIN
ModerateDIFFICULTY
3/5KID RATING
June-OctSEASON

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The Trail

Rim trail past 1,600-year-old bristlecone pines above a hoodoo amphitheater at 10,000 ft.

Heat note: desert country - in summer start at dawn and carry more water than feels reasonable.

Pack Loadout (Moderate)

2 liters water, trail shoes, sun layer, snacks, small first-aid kit.

Getting There

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Make it a weekend: Point Supreme Campground (Cedar Breaks) (Camping, 0 mi) · Navajo Lake (Fishing, 7 mi) · Navajo Lake Campground (Camping, 7 mi) · Duck Creek Campground (Camping, 10 mi)

More hikes nearby: Kanarra Falls (Hike, 19 mi) · Observation Point (East Mesa) (Hike, 23 mi) · Riverside Walk (Hike, 23 mi) · The Narrows (Bottom-Up) (Hike, 23 mi)

Quick Answers

How long is the Spectra Point / Ramparts hike?
4.6 miles round trip with 1063 feet of elevation gain.
How hard is Spectra Point / Ramparts?
Moderate. Kid rating: 3 out of 5.
When should I hike Spectra Point / Ramparts?
Best season: June-Oct.
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