Utah Mighty 5 Loop From St. George
A balanced 7-day loop from St. George through Utah’s Mighty 5, pacing long park days with practical overnight towns and short, high-value stops across Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Moab, and Canyonlands.
- Zion Canyon Visitor Center
- Canyon Overlook Trailhead
- Bryce Amphitheater
- Calf Creek Recreation Area
- Capitol Reef Visitor Center
- Delicate Arch Trailhead
- Newspaper Rock State Historical Monument
St. George to Zion
St. George Historic Downtown
St. George Historic Downtown, St. George, Utah, US
Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Zion Canyon Visitor Center, Springdale, Utah, US
Springdale Town Center
Springdale Town Center, Springdale, Utah, US
Zion Rim and Kanab
Springdale Town Center
Springdale Town Center, Springdale, Utah, US
Canyon Overlook Trailhead
Canyon Overlook Trailhead, Springdale, Utah, US
Kanab Visitor Center
Kanab Visitor Center, Kanab, Utah, US
Bryce Canyon Hoodoos
Kanab Visitor Center
Kanab Visitor Center, Kanab, Utah, US
Bryce Amphitheater
Bryce Amphitheater, Bryce Canyon City, Utah, US
Sunset Point
Sunset Point, Bryce Canyon City, Utah, US
Bryce Canyon City
Bryce Canyon City, Bryce Canyon City, Utah, US
Scenic Byway to Torrey
Bryce Canyon City
Bryce Canyon City, Bryce Canyon City, Utah, US
Calf Creek Recreation Area
Calf Creek Recreation Area, Boulder, Utah, US
Torrey Town Center
Torrey Town Center, Torrey, Utah, US
Capitol Reef to Moab
Torrey Town Center
Torrey Town Center, Torrey, Utah, US
Capitol Reef Visitor Center
Capitol Reef Visitor Center, Torrey, Utah, US
Fruita Schoolhouse
Fruita Schoolhouse, Torrey, Utah, US
Moab Information Center
Moab Information Center, Moab, Utah, US
Arches and Canyonlands
Moab Information Center
Moab Information Center, Moab, Utah, US
Delicate Arch Trailhead
Delicate Arch Trailhead, Moab, Utah, US
Mesa Arch Trailhead
Mesa Arch Trailhead, Moab, Utah, US
Moab Information Center
Moab Information Center, Moab, Utah, US
Needles Road to St. George
Moab Information Center
Moab Information Center, Moab, Utah, US
Newspaper Rock State Historical Monument
Newspaper Rock State Historical Monument, Monticello, Utah, US
St. George Historic Downtown
St. George Historic Downtown, St. George, Utah, US
- Default season is June: carry extra water, start hikes early, and expect strong sun and limited shade in desert parks.
- Zion Canyon Scenic Drive usually requires the park shuttle for most visitors; use the visitor center or trailheads as driving anchors and plan shuttle time separately.
- Timed entry, park passes, trail permits, road work, flash-flood risk, and summer monsoon forecasts should be checked before each park day.
- Keep fuel topped up between Capitol Reef, Hanksville, and Moab, where services can be sparse.
- Day 7: 6h 50m driving — plan rest stops