Utah'S Mighty 5 National Parks Loop
A comprehensive 7-day journey through Utah's red rock country. Starting from St. George, this loop covers Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands, balancing iconic hikes with scenic desert drives and geological wonders.
- Zion Canyon Visitor Center
- Sunset Point
- Hickman Bridge Trailhead
- Delicate Arch
- Mesa Arch
- Fremont Indian State Park
- Kolob Canyons Visitor Center
Zion's Towering Sandstone Cliffs
St. George
St. George, St. George, Utah, US
Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Zion Canyon Visitor Center, Springdale, Utah, US
Springdale
Springdale, Springdale, Utah, US
High Altitudes and Hoodoos
Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel
Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel, Zion National Park, Utah, US
Sunset Point
Sunset Point, Bryce Canyon, Utah, US
Bryce Canyon City
Bryce Canyon City, Bryce Canyon City, Utah, US
Scenic Byway 12 to Capitol Reef
Kiva Coffeehouse
Kiva Coffeehouse, Escalante, Utah, US
Hickman Bridge Trailhead
Hickman Bridge Trailhead, Torrey, Utah, US
Torrey
Torrey, Torrey, Utah, US
Arches and the Moab Hub
Goblin Valley State Park
Goblin Valley State Park, Green River, Utah, US
Delicate Arch
Delicate Arch, Moab, Utah, US
Moab
Moab, Moab, Utah, US
Canyonlands Island in the Sky
Mesa Arch
Mesa Arch, Moab, Utah, US
Grand View Point Overlook
Grand View Point Overlook, Moab, Utah, US
Dead Horse Point State Park
Dead Horse Point State Park, Moab, Utah, US
The Long Desert Crossing West
Wilson Arch
Wilson Arch, Moab, Utah, US
Fremont Indian State Park
Fremont Indian State Park, Sevier, Utah, US
Beaver
Beaver, Beaver, Utah, US
Kolob Canyons and Return
Kolob Canyons Visitor Center
Kolob Canyons Visitor Center, New Harmony, Utah, US
St. George
St. George, St. George, Utah, US
- Timed-entry reservations are required for Arches National Park during peak season; book months in advance.
- Carry at least one gallon of water per person per day and monitor weather for flash flood risks in canyons.
- Check NPS.gov for current trail closures and shuttle schedules in Zion and Bryce Canyon.
- Fuel up in major towns as services are extremely limited between Capitol Reef and Moab.
- Day 6: 5h 11m driving — plan rest stops