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Utah'S Mighty 5: The Ultimate Red Rock Expedition
Embark on an iconic journey through Utah’s 'Mighty 5' national parks. Starting from Las Vegas, you’ll traverse red rock canyons, hoodoo forests, and high-desert arches along America's most scenic roads, including Highway 12 and the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway.
7days
21stops
811km
Day 1: Las Vegas Strip → Valley of Fire → Zion Canyon
3h 6min · 297km3 stops
Las Vegas Strip
09:00 – 11:00
50min · 80km
Valley of Fire
12:00 – 14:00
2h 16min · 217km
Zion Canyon
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Zion Canyon → Zion-Mount Carmel Highway → Sunset Point
2h 3min · 144km2 stops
Zion-Mount Carmel Highway
12:00 – 14:00
1h 55min · 139km
Sunset Point
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: Bryce Canyon National Park → Escalante → Capitol Reef National Park
1h 2min · 82km3 stops
Bryce Canyon National Park
09:00 – 11:00
7min · 4.1km
Escalante
12:00 – 14:00
55min · 78km
Capitol Reef National Park
15:00 – 17:00
Day 4: Fruita Historic District → Goblin Valley → Moab
1h 24min · 120km3 stops
Fruita Historic District
09:00 – 11:00
9min · 11km
Goblin Valley
12:00 – 14:00
1h 15min · 109km
Moab
15:00 – 17:00
Day 5: Delicate Arch → The Windows Section → Arches National Park
46min · 39km3 stops
Delicate Arch
09:00 – 11:00
33min · 29km
The Windows Section
12:00 – 14:00
13min · 9.8km
Arches National Park
15:00 – 17:00
Day 6: Mesa Arch → Grand View Point Overlook → Dead Horse Point
55min · 65km3 stops
Mesa Arch
09:00 – 11:00
43min · 56km
Grand View Point Overlook
12:00 – 14:00
12min · 9.6km
Dead Horse Point
15:00 – 17:00
Day 7: Corona Arch → Potash Road Scenic Byway → Moab Downtown
47min · 64km3 stops
Corona Arch
09:00 – 11:00
41min · 57km
Potash Road Scenic Byway
12:00 – 14:00
6min · 6.8km
Moab Downtown
15:00 – 17:00
Heads Up
- 1. Purchase an 'America the Beautiful' National Parks pass to cover entrance fees for all five parks.
- 2. Secure Arches National Park timed-entry reservations online well in advance of your visit.
- 3. Monitor weather forecasts for flash flood risks, particularly when hiking in Zion or Capitol Reef canyons.
- 4. The drive from Bryce to Torrey follows Scenic Byway 12; allow extra time for numerous overlooks.