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Utah Mighty 5: The Ultimate Red Rock Loop

Experience the geological wonders of Utah's five iconic national parks. This route balances world-class hiking in Zion and Bryce Canyon with the rugged solitude of Capitol Reef and the dramatic arches of Moab.

7days
20stops
700km

The route

Tap a day or a town

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

DAY01

St. George → Springdale

69 km · 1h 3m driving · Overnight in Springdale
  1. 09:00
    St. George· start
  2. 67 km · 58m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Zion Canyon
  4. 2.3 km · 5m
  5. 15:00
    Springdale· overnight
DAY02

Zion-Mount Carmel Highway → Bryce Canyon City

141 km · 1h 59m driving · Overnight in Bryce Canyon City
  1. 09:00
    Zion-Mount Carmel Highway· start
  2. 1.8 km · 4m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Sunset Point
  4. 139 km · 1h 55m
  5. 15:00
    Bryce Canyon City· overnight
DAY03

Kiva Coffeehouse → Torrey

198 km · 2h 37m driving · Overnight in Torrey
  1. 09:00
    Kiva Coffeehouse· start
  2. 99 km · 1h 12m
  3. 12:0014:00
    ⭐ Hickman Bridge
  4. 99 km · 1h 25m
  5. 15:00
    Torrey· overnight
DAY04

Gifford Homestead → Moab

131 km · 1h 35m driving · Overnight in Moab
  1. 09:00
    Gifford Homestead· start
  2. 19 km · 16m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Goblin Valley
  4. 112 km · 1h 19m
  5. 15:00
    Moab· overnight
DAY05

Park Avenue → The Windows Section

29 km · 33m driving · Overnight in The Windows Section
  1. 09:0011:00
    Park Avenue· start
  2. 12 km · 15m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Delicate Arch
  4. 17 km · 18m
  5. 15:00
    The Windows Section· overnight
DAY06

Mesa Arch → Dead Horse Point

84 km · 1h 17m driving · Overnight in Dead Horse Point
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Mesa Arch· start
  2. 75 km · 1h 5m
  3. 12:00
    Grand View Point Overlook
  4. 9.6 km · 12m
  5. 15:00
    Dead Horse Point· overnight
DAY07

Moab → Salt Lake City

48 km · 35m driving
  1. 09:00
    Moab Coffee Roasters· start
  2. 48 km · 35m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Salt Lake City
Booking timeline
Book these before you go
  1. Day 1Stay in Springdale · Night 1
  2. Day 2Stay in Bryce Canyon City · Night 2
  3. Day 3Stay in Torrey · Night 3
  4. Days 4–6Stay in Moab · Nights 4-6
Heads Up
  • Timed entry reservations are required for Arches National Park and highly recommended for Zion's Angels Landing hike.
  • Carry at least one gallon of water per person per day; desert dehydration is a serious risk even in cooler months.
  • Flash floods are a danger in slot canyons; always check the weather forecast at visitor centers before entering washes.
  • Download offline maps as cellular service is non-existent in large sections of Capitol Reef and Canyonlands.