Utah'S Mighty 5: The Ultimate Red Rock Odyssey
Embark on a definitive journey through Utah's five iconic National Parks. This route traverses the dramatic landscapes of Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands, featuring world-class hiking, scenic byways, and otherworldly geological formations.
- Valley of Fire State Park
- The Narrows
- Sunset Point
- Navajo Loop Trail
- Fruita Historic District
- Mesa Arch
- Delicate Arch
- Chesler Park Loop
Arrival in the Neon Desert Gateway
Harry Reid International Airport
Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Valley of Fire State Park
Valley of Fire State Park, Overton, Nevada, US
Springdale Visitor Center
Springdale Visitor Center, Springdale, Utah, US
Towering Walls of Zion Canyon
The Narrows
The Narrows, Zion National Park, Utah, US
Angels Landing Trail
Angels Landing Trail, Zion National Park, Utah, US
Zion Canyon Scenic Drive
Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, Zion National Park, Utah, US
Hoodoos and High Altitudes
Canyon Overlook Trail
Canyon Overlook Trail, Zion National Park, Utah, US
Sunset Point
Sunset Point, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, US
Bryce Canyon City
Bryce Canyon City, Bryce Canyon City, Utah, US
The Amphitheater and Scenic Byway 12
Navajo Loop Trail
Navajo Loop Trail, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, US
Kiva Coffeehouse
Kiva Coffeehouse, Escalante, Utah, US
Torrey Main Street
Torrey Main Street, Torrey, Utah, US
Capitol Reef's Hidden Orchards
Hickman Bridge Trail
Hickman Bridge Trail, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, US
Fruita Historic District
Fruita Historic District, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, US
Cathedral Valley Overlook
Cathedral Valley Overlook, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, US
Island in the Sky Vistas
Goblin Valley State Park
Goblin Valley State Park, Green River, Utah, US
Mesa Arch
Mesa Arch, Canyonlands National Park, Utah, US
Grand View Point Overlook
Grand View Point Overlook, Canyonlands National Park, Utah, US
Arches and the Moab Hub
Windows Section
Windows Section, Arches National Park, Utah, US
Delicate Arch
Delicate Arch, Arches National Park, Utah, US
Moab Main Street
Moab Main Street, Moab, Utah, US
The Needles and Ancient History
Newspaper Rock State Historic Monument
Newspaper Rock State Historic Monument, Monticello, Utah, US
Chesler Park Loop
Chesler Park Loop, Canyonlands National Park, Utah, US
Wilson Arch
Wilson Arch, Moab, Utah, US
Final Canyons and Departure
Dead Horse Point State Park
Dead Horse Point State Park, Moab, Utah, US
Salt Lake City International Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City, Utah, US
- Advanced vehicle reservations are required for Arches National Park and Zion Canyon shuttles during peak season.
- Carry at least one gallon of water per person per day; desert dehydration occurs rapidly even in cooler months.
- Check weather forecasts for flash flood warnings before entering any slot canyons or washes.
- Download offline maps as cellular service is non-existent in large sections of the national parks.
- Day 9: Dead Horse Point State Park → Salt Lake City International Airport flight transit only 3.0h — allow ≥5h door-to-door