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Utah'S Mighty 5: The Ultimate Red Rock Loop

This iconic journey traverses Utah's five national parks, from the gravity-defying arches of Moab to the towering sandstone cathedrals of Zion. Explore dramatic canyons, high-desert vistas, and the world's most scenic drives on this ultimate Western adventure.

7days
20stops
1078km

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Moab · Torrey · Bryce Canyon City · Springdale — start in Salt Lake City, end in Las Vegas.

DAY01

Salt Lake City → Moab

437 km · 4h 29m driving · Overnight in Moab Downtown
  1. 09:00
    Salt Lake City Center· start
  2. 388 km · 3h 52m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Dead Horse Point
  4. 48 km · 37m
  5. 15:00
    Moab Downtown· overnight
DAY02

Delicate Arch → Arches

42 km · 48m driving · Overnight in Arches
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Delicate Arch· start
  2. 30 km · 34m
  3. 12:0014:00
    Devils Garden
  4. 12 km · 14m
  5. 15:00
    Arches· overnight
DAY03

Mesa Arch → Fruita Historic District

244 km · 2h 44m driving · Overnight in Fruita Historic District
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Mesa Arch· start
  2. 56 km · 45m
  3. 12:00
    Goblin Valley
  4. 188 km · 1h 59m
  5. 15:00
    Fruita Historic District· overnight
DAY04

Hickman Bridge → Bryce Canyon City

98 km · 1h 27m driving · Overnight in Bryce Canyon City
  1. 09:0011:00
    ⭐ Hickman Bridge· start
  2. 21 km · 19m
  3. 12:00
    Kiva Coffeehouse
  4. 77 km · 1h 8m
  5. 15:00
    Bryce Canyon City· overnight
DAY05

Bryce Amphitheater → Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel

8 km · 15m driving · Overnight in Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Bryce Amphitheater· start
  2. 5.7 km · 8m
  3. 12:0014:00
    Navajo Loop Trail
  4. 2.3 km · 7m
  5. 15:00
    Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel· overnight
DAY06

The Narrows → Springdale

20 km · 32m driving · Overnight in Springdale Town Center
  1. 09:0011:00
    ⭐ The Narrows· start
  2. 15 km · 24m
  3. 12:0014:00
    Angels Landing
  4. 4.6 km · 8m
  5. 15:00
    Springdale Town Center· overnight
DAY07

Valley of Fire → Las Vegas

229 km · 2h 18m driving
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Valley of Fire· start
  2. 229 km · 2h 18m
  3. 12:00
    Las Vegas Strip
Booking timeline
Book these before you go
  1. Stay in Moab · Nights 1-2
  2. Stay in Torrey or Bryce Canyon City · Nights 3-4
  3. Stay in Springdale · Nights 5-6
Heads Up
  • Book your Arches National Park timed-entry reservation months in advance.
  • The Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is accessible only by shuttle during peak season.
  • Carry at least one gallon of water per person per day for high-desert hiking.
  • Check for seasonal flash flood warnings before entering slot canyons or The Narrows.