Utah Mighty 5 Road Trip From Las Vegas
A seven-day scenic loop through Utah's five national parks, starting from Las Vegas and threading Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches via Highway 9, Scenic Byway 12, and Highway 24, with relaxed sub-five-hour driving days.
Las Vegas -> Springdale (Zion) -> Bryce Canyon -> Torrey (Capitol Reef) -> Moab (Arches & Canyonlands)
- Zion Canyon Visitor Center
- Riverside Walk to The Narrows
- Bryce Canyon Sunset Point
- Capitol Reef Scenic Drive
- Goblin Valley State Park
- Delicate Arch Trailhead
- Mesa Arch
Las Vegas to Zion Canyon
Las Vegas Strip
Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Virgin River Gorge Scenic Overlook
Virgin River Gorge Scenic Overlook, Littlefield, Arizona, US
Springdale
Springdale, Springdale, Utah, US
Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Zion Canyon Visitor Center, Springdale, Utah, US
Hiking the Heart of Zion
Riverside Walk to The Narrows
Riverside Walk to The Narrows, Springdale, Utah, US
Emerald Pools Trailhead
Emerald Pools Trailhead, Springdale, Utah, US
Canyon Overlook Trail
Canyon Overlook Trail, Springdale, Utah, US
Red Cliffs to Bryce Hoodoos
Zion-Mount Carmel Highway
Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Mount Carmel, Utah, US
Checkerboard Mesa Viewpoint
Checkerboard Mesa Viewpoint, Mount Carmel, Utah, US
Red Canyon Arches
Red Canyon Arches, Panguitch, Utah, US
Bryce Canyon Sunset Point
Bryce Canyon Sunset Point, Bryce Canyon City, Utah, US
Scenic Byway 12 to Capitol Reef
Bryce Canyon Inspiration Point
Bryce Canyon Inspiration Point, Bryce Canyon City, Utah, US
Kodachrome Basin State Park
Kodachrome Basin State Park, Cannonville, Utah, US
Calf Creek Falls Trailhead
Calf Creek Falls Trailhead, Escalante, Utah, US
Capitol Reef Scenic Drive
Capitol Reef Scenic Drive, Torrey, Utah, US
Capitol Reef to Moab
Capitol Reef Petroglyphs
Capitol Reef Petroglyphs, Torrey, Utah, US
Goblin Valley State Park
Goblin Valley State Park, Green River, Utah, US
Moab Downtown
Moab Downtown, Moab, Utah, US
Arches Sandstone Wonders
Park Avenue Viewpoint
Park Avenue Viewpoint, Moab, Utah, US
The Windows Section
The Windows Section, Moab, Utah, US
Delicate Arch Trailhead
Delicate Arch Trailhead, Moab, Utah, US
Landscape Arch via Devils Garden
Landscape Arch via Devils Garden, Moab, Utah, US
Canyonlands Island in the Sky
Dead Horse Point State Park
Dead Horse Point State Park, Moab, Utah, US
Mesa Arch
Mesa Arch, Moab, Utah, US
Grand View Point Overlook
Grand View Point Overlook, Moab, Utah, US
- Reserve Zion shuttle tickets and Arches timed-entry permits well in advance during peak season.
- Scenic Byway 12 and Capitol Reef's Highway 24 have steep grades and few services; fuel up in Panguitch, Escalante, and Hanksville.
- Carry extra water in summer; afternoon thunderstorms can flood slot canyons in Zion and Capitol Reef.
- Verify road and trail conditions on the NPS app before driving; some viewpoints close after snow or storms.