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Plan a 7-day road trip through Utah's Mighty 5 National Parks starting from Las Vegas

Welcome to the desert! We're hitting all five of Utah's heavy hitters, starting with the vertical majesty of Zion and ending in the arches of Moab.

7days
19stops
DAY01

Zion Canyon → The Narrows (Bottom Up)

Overnight in The Narrows (Bottom Up)
  1. 13:00
    Zion Canyon· start
  3. 15:00
    The Narrows (Bottom Up)· overnight
Fuel Up in Springdale
  • Oscar's Cafe · Massive portions of Mexican-American comfort food. The garlic burgers are legendary.
  • Zion Canyon Brew Pub · Great views of the park peaks with a cold local pint in hand.
Park Fees
Zion Entry
$35
DAY02

Angels Landing → Sunset Point

Overnight in Sunset Point
  1. 08:00
    Angels Landing· start
  3. 13:00
    Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel
  5. 17:30
    Sunset Point· overnight
Local Eats
  • Bryce Canyon Pines · Famous for their homemade pies. Get the boysenberry, trust me.
Road Costs
Gas
$40
DAY03

Navajo Loop Trail → Hickman Bridge

Overnight in Hickman Bridge
  1. 08:00
    Navajo Loop Trail· start
  3. 13:00
    The Hogback
  5. 16:30
    Hickman Bridge· overnight
Roadside Gems
  • Kiva Coffeehouse · Incredible views with your caffeine. Best pitstop on Highway 12.
  • Hell's Backbone Grill · Farm-to-table in the middle of nowhere. Award-winning and worth it.
Daily Spend
Coffee & Snacks
$25
DAY04

Fruita Historic District → Moab Main Street

Overnight in Moab Main Street
  1. 09:00
    Fruita Historic District· start
  3. 13:00
    Goblin Valley
  5. 18:00
    Moab Main Street· overnight
Sweet & Savory
  • Gifford Homestead · Fresh fruit pies in the heart of Fruita. Get there early before they sell out!
  • Milt's Stop & Eat · Old-school Moab burger joint. Buffalo burgers and malts are the move.
State Park Fee
Goblin Valley Entry
$20
DAY05

Devils Garden → Delicate Arch

Overnight in Delicate Arch
  1. 08:00
    Devils Garden· start
  3. 13:00
    The Windows Section
  5. 17:00
    Delicate Arch· overnight
Moab Favorites
  • Moab Brewery · Local beers and a huge menu. Perfect after a dusty day of hiking.
  • Quesadilla Mobilla · Gourmet quesadillas from a food truck. The 'Southern Belle' is fire.
Park Fees
Arches Entry
$35
DAY06

Mesa Arch → Dead Horse Point

Overnight in Dead Horse Point
  1. 06:00
    Mesa Arch· start
  3. 10:00
    Grand View Point Overlook
  5. 15:00
    Dead Horse Point· overnight
Dinner in Moab
  • Thai Bella Moab · Surprisingly authentic Thai food. Great for a change of pace.
State Park Fee
Dead Horse Entry
$20
DAY07

Canyonlands Field Airport → Las Vegas Strip

  1. 09:00
    Canyonlands Field Airport· start
  3. 14:00
    Las Vegas Strip
Vegas Finale
  • Tacos El Gordo · The best celebratory tacos in Vegas to end the trip right.
Return Travel
Flight
$150
Heads Up
  • Book Arches timed entry months ahead
  • Permits needed for Angels Landing
  • Hydrate more than you think