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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.
7days
24stops
1589km
Day 1: St. George Historic Downtown → Zion Canyon → Springdale Town Center
1h 4min · 69km3 stops
St. George Historic Downtown
09:00 – 11:00
59min · 67km
Zion Canyon
12:00 – 14:00
5min · 2.3km
Springdale Town Center
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Springdale Town Center → Canyon Overlook → Kanab
1h 8min · 70km2 stops
Canyon Overlook
12:00 – 14:00
50min · 59km
Kanab
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: Kanab → … → Bryce Canyon City
1h 47min · 137km3 stops
Bryce Amphitheater
11:42-13:30
7min · 2.3km
Sunset Point
14:24-16:12
9min · 6.3km
Bryce Canyon City
16:12-18:00
Day 4: Bryce Canyon City → Calf Creek Recreation Area → Torrey Town Center
2h 28min · 182km2 stops
Calf Creek Recreation Area
12:00 – 14:00
1h 11min · 79km
Torrey Town Center
15:00 – 17:00
Day 5: Torrey Town Center → … → Moab
2h 38min · 251km3 stops
Capitol Reef
11:42-13:30
2min · 1.3km
Fruita Schoolhouse
14:24-16:12
2h 22min · 232km
Moab
16:12-18:00
Day 6: Moab → Delicate Arch → Mesa Arch
2h 27min · 168km3 stops
Delicate Arch
11:42-13:30
1h 5min · 76km
Mesa Arch
14:24-16:12
49min · 62km
Moab
16:12-18:00
Day 7: Moab → Newspaper Rock State Historic… → St. George Historic Downtown
6h 50min · 712km2 stops
Newspaper Rock State Historical Monument
12:00 – 14:00
5h 52min · 629km
St. George Historic Downtown
15:00 – 17:00
Heads Up
- 1. Default season is June: carry extra water, start hikes early, and expect strong sun and limited shade in desert parks.
- 2. 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.
- 3. Timed entry, park passes, trail permits, road work, flash-flood risk, and summer monsoon forecasts should be checked before each park day.
- 4. Keep fuel topped up between Capitol Reef, Hanksville, and Moab, where services can be sparse.
- 5. Day 7: 6h 50m driving — plan rest stops