Ashdown Gorge Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Iron County, United States.
The Ashdown Gorge Wilderness covers 7,043 acres of land with steep-walled canyons cutting through the west rim of the Markagunt Plateau at elevations between 7,500 and 10,500 feet.
The United States Forest Service established this wilderness area on September 18, 1984, naming it after George Ashdown who built a sawmill in the region during 1898.
The wilderness forms part of the National Wilderness Preservation System, maintaining natural landscapes and providing opportunities for solitude in Iron County's untouched environment.
Visitors need to bring necessary supplies and gear as the wilderness area contains no facilities, with access available through multiple hiking trails of varying difficulty levels.
The wilderness contains plateau-top stands of bristlecone pines reaching 1,000 years in age and shares a border with Cedar Breaks National Monument's multicolored rock formations.
Location: Iron County
Elevation above the sea: 2,509 m
Shares border with: Cedar Breaks National Monument
GPS coordinates: 37.64390,-112.88900
Latest update: March 7, 2025 17:58
Kolob Arch
34.2 km
Panguitch Lake
24.4 km
Eccles Coliseum
16.9 km
Mammoth Cave
27.9 km
Kolob Reservoir
27.5 km
Brian Head
6.6 km
Horse Ranch Mountain
30.2 km
Zion Wilderness
37.4 km
Parowan Meetinghouse
22.5 km
Naturita Formation
5 km
Parowan Gap Petroglyphs
30.7 km
Cedar Breaks National Monument Visitor Center
5.7 km
Fort Harmony
35.6 km
Cedar Breaks National Monument Caretaker's Cabin
5.9 km
Jesse N. Smith House
22.5 km
Frontier Homestead State Park Museum
16.1 km
William and Julia Lyman House
22.5 km
Southern Utah Museum of Art
16 km
Kanarra Creek Canyon
26.1 km
Timber Creek Overlook Trail
36.1 km
Adams Memorial Shakespearean Theatre
16.2 km
Alpine Pond Trail
5.8 km
Lava Point Campground
31.6 km
Arch Canyon
4.1 km
Cedar Canyon
14.5 km
Kolob Canyons Visitor Center
36.5 km
Square Arch
5.4 km
Flanigan Arch
3.5 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes