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Utah Mighty 5: The Ultimate Red Rock Loop
Experience the grandeur of Utah's five national parks on this efficient loop from Las Vegas. This route prioritizes scenic byways like Highway 12 while maintaining a relaxed pace with manageable daily driving times.
7days
20stops
842km
Day 1: Las Vegas Strip → Valley of Fire → Springdale
3h 9min · 300km3 stops
Las Vegas Strip
09:00 – 11:00
50min · 80km
Valley of Fire
12:00 – 14:00
2h 19min · 220km
Springdale
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Zion Canyon → Temple of Sinawava → Zion-Mount Carmel Highway
24min · 15km3 stops
Zion Canyon
09:00 – 11:00
5min · 2.2km
Temple of Sinawava
12:00 – 14:00
19min · 13km
Zion-Mount Carmel Highway
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: Sunset Point → Navajo Loop → Escalante
3 stops
Sunset Point
09:00 – 11:00
Navajo Loop
12:00 – 14:00
Escalante
15:00 – 17:00
Day 4: Kiva Coffeehouse → Fruita Historic District → Moab
3 stops
Kiva Coffeehouse
09:00 – 11:00
Fruita Historic District
12:00 – 14:00
Moab
15:00 – 17:00
Day 5: Arches → The Windows Section → Delicate Arch
33min · 27km3 stops
Arches
09:00 – 11:00
11min · 8.7km
The Windows Section
12:00 – 14:00
22min · 19km
Delicate Arch
15:00 – 17:00
Day 6: Mesa Arch → Dead Horse Point → Beaver
1h 29min · 104km3 stops
Mesa Arch
09:00 – 11:00
1h 5min · 76km
Dead Horse Point
12:00 – 14:00
24min · 27km
Beaver
15:00 – 17:00
Day 7: Seven Magic Mountains → Harry Reid International Airp…
3h 31min · 397km2 stops
Seven Magic Mountains
09:00 – 11:00
3h 31min · 397km
Harry Reid International Airport
12:00 – 14:00
Heads Up
- 1. Timed-entry reservations are required for Arches National Park and Zion Canyon shuttles during peak season.
- 2. Highway 12 between Escalante and Torrey is steep and winding; allow extra time for photography.
- 3. Always carry extra water and check flash flood warnings before entering any slot canyons or washes.
- 4. Day 6: 5h 11m driving — plan rest stops