Utah'S Mighty 5 Scenic Loop From Las Vegas
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Utah's red rock wonders, covering all five National Parks. This route balances iconic landmarks like Zion and Arches with the breathtaking curves of Scenic Byway 12. By starting and ending in Las Vegas, you experience a dramatic transition from desert neon to ancient sandstone, all while keeping daily drives under the five-hour mark to ensure plenty of time for hiking and ph
Las Vegas -> Zion -> Bryce Canyon -> Capitol Reef -> Arches -> Canyonlands -> St. George -> Las Vegas
- Zion Canyon Visitor Center
- Bryce Canyon Visitor Center
- Capitol Reef Visitor Center
- Delicate Arch
- Grand View Point Overlook
- Kolob Canyons Visitor Center
- Valley of Fire Visitor Center
Entering the Towering Walls of Zion
Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, US
Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Zion Canyon Visitor Center, Springdale, UT, US
The Watchman Trail
The Watchman Trail, Springdale, UT, US
Exploring the Spires of Bryce Canyon
Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel
Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel, Zion National Park, UT, US
Bryce Canyon Visitor Center
Bryce Canyon Visitor Center, Bryce, UT, US
Sunset Point
Sunset Point, Bryce Canyon, UT, US
Cruising America's Most Scenic Byway
Kiva Coffeehouse
Kiva Coffeehouse, Escalante, UT, US
Capitol Reef Visitor Center
Capitol Reef Visitor Center, Torrey, UT, US
Fruita Historic District
Fruita Historic District, Torrey, UT, US
Stone Arches of the High Desert
Hickman Bridge Trailhead
Hickman Bridge Trailhead, Torrey, UT, US
Arches National Park Visitor Center
Arches National Park Visitor Center, Moab, UT, US
Delicate Arch
Delicate Arch, Moab, UT, US
Vistas Over the Canyonlands Basin
Mesa Arch
Mesa Arch, Moab, UT, US
Grand View Point Overlook
Grand View Point Overlook, Moab, UT, US
Dead Horse Point State Park
Dead Horse Point State Park, Moab, UT, US
Red Rocks of the Kolob Canyons
Kolob Canyons Visitor Center
Kolob Canyons Visitor Center, New Harmony, UT, US
Timber Creek Overlook Trail
Timber Creek Overlook Trail, New Harmony, UT, US
St. George
St. George, St. George, UT, US
Flaming Cliffs and the Neon Strip
Valley of Fire Visitor Center
Valley of Fire Visitor Center, Overton, NV, US
Mouse's Tank Road
Mouse's Tank Road, Overton, NV, US
Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, US
- Book Arches National Park timed entry permits months in advance for visits between April and October.
- Purchase an 'America the Beautiful' annual pass to save on entrance fees for all five National Parks.
- Download offline maps as GPS and cell service are extremely unreliable on Scenic Byway 12 and in Capitol Reef.
- Day 6: 5h 29m driving — plan rest stops