C Trailhead

Facility ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

6,050 ft
Elevation

The “C” Trailhead is located on Cedar City land on the southeast side of Cedar City. The trailhead provides access to the Iron Hills Trail System and the Cedar City paved walking trail system. It offers mountain biking, hiking, trail running, and horseback riding experiences. The 4.42-mile “C” Trail begins at the trailhead and climbs to the “C” Overlook where an expansive view of Cedar City and the surrounding mountains, desert, and fields can be seen. The trail connects to the Iron Hills Trail System and provides access to several downhill flow trails including Highlands, Green Hollow, Boulder Dash, Lava Flow, and Iron Giant. 

Iron Hills Trail System: 30+ miles

Winter use: Avoid trail use when trails are muddy. Use trail when they are frozen. Snowy condition are great for fat bikes and snowshoes.

Getting there

From Interstate 15 take exit 57 for Business Loop 15/UT-130/S Main toward UT-14 E. From the south keep right at the fork and merge onto UT-130/Cross Hollow Road/Main Street. From the north keep left at the fork and merge onto Cross Hollow Road/UT-130/Main Street. Turn right onto W Sunset Dr./W 820 S for .6 miles. Turn right onto gravel C Trail Access Rd. C Trail Access Rd. end at the C Trailhead.

37.66001, -113.05857 · 37°39'36.0"N 113°3'30.9"W

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Typical weather

Typically 88°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F424554617082888677655241
Low °F222430354454626152392921
Precip in0.81.11.41.21.00.51.31.30.91.31.11.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

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.

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Common questions about C Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at C Trailhead?
No. C Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at C Trailhead?
Day Use Only

Camping near C Trailhead

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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