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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
7days
21stops
1575km
Day 1: Las Vegas → Zion Canyon → The Watchman Trail
2h 38min · 258km3 stops
Las Vegas
09:00 – 11:00
2h 37min · 257km
Zion Canyon
12:00 – 14:00
1min · 0.1km
The Watchman Trail
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel → Bryce Canyon → Sunset Point
1h 52min · 137km3 stops
Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel
09:00 – 11:00
12min · 7.9km
Bryce Canyon
12:00 – 14:00
1h 40min · 129km
Sunset Point
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: Kiva Coffeehouse → Capitol Reef → Fruita Historic District
2h 41min · 201km3 stops
Kiva Coffeehouse
09:00 – 11:00
1h 20min · 105km
Capitol Reef
12:00 – 14:00
1h 21min · 96km
Fruita Historic District
15:00 – 17:00
Day 4: Hickman Bridge → Arches National Park → Delicate Arch
2h 19min · 227km3 stops
Hickman Bridge
09:00 – 11:00
3min · 1.9km
Arches National Park
12:00 – 14:00
2h 16min · 225km
Delicate Arch
15:00 – 17:00
Day 5: Mesa Arch → Grand View Point Overlook → Dead Horse Point
1h 17min · 86km3 stops
Mesa Arch
09:00 – 11:00
1h 5min · 77km
Grand View Point Overlook
12:00 – 14:00
12min · 9.6km
Dead Horse Point
15:00 – 17:00
Day 6: Kolob Canyons → Timber Creek Overlook Trail → St. George
4h 48min · 513km3 stops
Kolob Canyons
09:00 – 11:00
4h 37min · 505km
Timber Creek Overlook Trail
12:00 – 14:00
11min · 8.5km
St. George
15:00 – 17:00
Day 7: Valley of Fire → Mouse's Tank Road → Las Vegas
1h 45min · 154km3 stops
Valley of Fire
09:00 – 11:00
1h 38min · 150km
Mouse's Tank Road
12:00 – 14:00
7min · 4.3km
Las Vegas
15:00 – 17:00
Heads Up
- 1. Book Arches National Park timed entry permits months in advance for visits between April and October.
- 2. Purchase an 'America the Beautiful' annual pass to save on entrance fees for all five National Parks.
- 3. Download offline maps as GPS and cell service are extremely unreliable on Scenic Byway 12 and in Capitol Reef.
- 4. Day 6: 5h 29m driving — plan rest stops