Facility ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Cedar City Field Office (Bureau of Land Management UT) · Open Access
Iron Hills Trail System: 30 miles
Recommended uses: mountain biking, hiking, and trail running
Difficulty: beginner, intermediate and advanced
The "C" Overlook is a historically significant trailhead and scenic overlook located on the east side of Cedar City, Utah. This trailhead is your gateway for trails for mountain biking, hiking and trail running.
Currently there are 30 miles of built trail with another 15 miles of trail planned. Highlands, Green Hollow, Boulder Dash, Lava Flow, Black Opps, Bone Yard and Iron Giant trails are optimized as downhill flow trails. "C" Overlook is a perfect spot to shuttle the "C" Trail, Highlands, Green Hollow, Boulder Dash, Lava Flow and Iron Giant.
The "C" Overlook offers an expanse view of Cedar City and the surrounding mountains, desert, and fields. The viewing area is directly above the giant white "C" on the Mountainside that can be seen from anywhere in the valley. The site includes gravel parking, kiosks, and benches.
Winter use: The "C" Overlook is typically inaccessible by vehicle from December through the end of April. During the cold season, avoid trail use when trails are muddy. Use trails when they are frozen.
Take exit 59 off the I-15 and head east on Utah Highway 56/200 North (1mi). Turn right on North Main Street(0.2mi). Turn left onto UT-14 East/East Center Street (4.9mi). Turn right on to Right Hand Canyon (4.3mi). "C" Overlook will be on the right hand side.
37.64249, -113.03454 · 37°38'33.0"N 113°2'4.3"W
Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 42°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 43 | 45 | 53 | 60 | 69 | 80 | 85 | 84 | 77 | 65 | 52 | 42 |
| Low °F | 20 | 22 | 27 | 32 | 40 | 48 | 56 | 55 | 47 | 36 | 27 | 19 |
| Precip in | 1.5 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
No Fee
Stay limit: Day Use Only
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-17.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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