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.
- Valley of Fire State Park
- Temple of Sinawava
- Sunset Point
- Fruita Historic District
- Delicate Arch Trailhead
- Mesa Arch
- Seven Magic Mountains
Desert Departure to Zion's Gates
Las Vegas Strip
Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Valley of Fire State Park
Valley of Fire State Park, Overton, Nevada, US
Springdale
Springdale, Springdale, Utah, US
Zion Canyon Monoliths and Meadows
Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Zion Canyon Visitor Center, Springdale, Utah, US
Temple of Sinawava
Temple of Sinawava, Zion National Park, Utah, US
Zion-Mount Carmel Highway
Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Zion National Park, Utah, US
Bryce Canyon Amphitheaters
Sunset Point
Sunset Point, Bryce Canyon, Utah, US
Navajo Loop Trailhead
Navajo Loop Trailhead, Bryce Canyon, Utah, US
Escalante
Escalante, Escalante, Utah, US
Scenic Byway 12 to Capitol Reef
Kiva Coffeehouse
Kiva Coffeehouse, Escalante, Utah, US
Fruita Historic District
Fruita Historic District, Torrey, Utah, US
Moab
Moab, Moab, Utah, US
Arches National Park Wonders
Arches Visitor Center
Arches Visitor Center, Moab, Utah, US
The Windows Section
The Windows Section, Moab, Utah, US
Delicate Arch Trailhead
Delicate Arch Trailhead, Moab, Utah, US
Canyonlands and the Journey South
Mesa Arch
Mesa Arch, Moab, Utah, US
Dead Horse Point State Park
Dead Horse Point State Park, Moab, Utah, US
Beaver
Beaver, Beaver, Utah, US
Art in the Desert and Return
Seven Magic Mountains
Seven Magic Mountains, Sloan, Nevada, US
Harry Reid International Airport
Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
- Timed-entry reservations are required for Arches National Park and Zion Canyon shuttles during peak season.
- Highway 12 between Escalante and Torrey is steep and winding; allow extra time for photography.
- Always carry extra water and check flash flood warnings before entering any slot canyons or washes.
- Day 6: 5h 11m driving — plan rest stops