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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.

9days
26stops
1313km

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Springdale · Zion National Park · Bryce Canyon City · Torrey · Capitol Reef National Park · Canyonlands National Park · Moab — start in Las Vegas, end in Salt Lake City.

DAY01

Harry Reid International Airp… → Springdale

313 km · 3h 21m driving · Overnight in Springdale
  1. 09:00
    Harry Reid International Airport· start
  2. 90 km · 57m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Valley of Fire
  4. 222 km · 2h 24m
  5. 15:00
    Springdale· overnight
DAY02

The Narrows → Zion Canyon Scenic Drive

17 km · 27m driving · Overnight in Zion Canyon Scenic Drive
  1. 09:0011:00
    ⭐ The Narrows· start
  2. 13 km · 19m
  3. 12:0014:00
    Angels Landing Trail
  4. 4.7 km · 8m
  5. 15:00
    Zion Canyon Scenic Drive· overnight
DAY03

Canyon Overlook Trail → Bryce Canyon City

140 km · 1h 56m driving · Overnight in Bryce Canyon City
  1. 09:00
    Canyon Overlook Trail· start
  2. 10 km · 16m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Sunset Point
  4. 129 km · 1h 40m
  5. 15:00
    Bryce Canyon City· overnight
DAY04

Navajo Loop Trail → Torrey

111 km · 1h 30m driving · Overnight in Torrey Main Street
  1. 09:0011:00
    ⭐ Navajo Loop Trail· start
  2. 6.2 km · 9m
  3. 12:00
    Kiva Coffeehouse
  4. 105 km · 1h 21m
  5. 15:00
    Torrey Main Street· overnight
DAY05

Hickman Bridge Trail → Cathedral Valley Overlook

23 km · 20m driving · Overnight in Cathedral Valley Overlook
  1. 09:0011:00
    Hickman Bridge Trail· start
  2. 21 km · 17m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Fruita Historic District
  4. 1.9 km · 3m
  5. 15:00
    Cathedral Valley Overlook· overnight
DAY06

Goblin Valley → Grand View Point Overlook

397 km · 4h 36m driving · Overnight in Grand View Point Overlook
  1. 09:00
    Goblin Valley· start
  2. 210 km · 2h 38m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Mesa Arch
  4. 187 km · 1h 58m
  5. 15:00
    Grand View Point Overlook· overnight
DAY07

Windows Section → Moab

94 km · 1h 29m driving · Overnight in Moab Main Street
  1. 09:00
    Windows Section· start
  2. 84 km · 1h 18m
  3. 12:0014:00
    ⭐ Delicate Arch
  4. 9.7 km · 11m
  5. 15:00
    Moab Main Street· overnight
DAY08

Newspaper Rock State Historic… → Wilson Arch

129 km · 1h 42m driving · Overnight in Wilson Arch
  1. 09:00
    Newspaper Rock State Historic Monument· start
  2. 83 km · 56m
  3. 12:0014:00
    ⭐ Chesler Park Loop
  4. 45 km · 46m
  5. 15:00
    Wilson Arch· overnight
DAY09

Dead Horse Point → Salt Lake City

89 km · 1h 3m driving
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Dead Horse Point· start
  2. 89 km · 1h 3m
  3. 12:00
    Salt Lake City International Airport
Heads Up
  • 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