The plateau lies entirely within the Dixie National Forest, the largest in Utah, and features rolling meadows, numerous streams, and scenic noble, but it’s the Paunsaugunt’s dramatic rims that inspire awe.
The plateau ends abruptly, giving way to rugged limestone cliffs sculpted by wind, water, and time to form the spectacular Sunset Cliffs of the west rim, the Pink Cliffs of the southern rim, and Bryce Canyon along the east rim.
The area offers spectacular opportunities for wildlife viewing and other activities like photography, fishing, camping, skiing, and hiking. Numerous Forest Service roads and trails for mountain biking, hiking, and four-wheel driving. It is the home of the oldest trees in the world; the Bristle Cone Pine,thought to outlive by far any organism known to man. This beautiful trees live up to 5,000 years.
