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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
20stops
1576km

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Springdale · Bryce Canyon · Torrey · Moab · St. George — start and end in Las Vegas.

DAY01

Las Vegas → The Watchman Trail

258 km · 2h 38m driving · Overnight in The Watchman Trail
  1. 09:00
    Las Vegas· start
  2. 257 km · 2h 37m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Zion Canyon
  4. 0.1 km · 1m
  5. 15:0017:00
    The Watchman Trail· overnight
DAY02

Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel → Sunset Point

137 km · 1h 52m driving · Overnight in Sunset Point
  1. 09:00
    Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel· start
  2. 7.9 km · 12m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Bryce Canyon
  4. 129 km · 1h 40m
  5. 15:00
    Sunset Point· overnight
DAY03

Kiva Coffeehouse → Fruita Historic District

201 km · 2h 41m driving · Overnight in Fruita Historic District
  1. 09:00
    Kiva Coffeehouse· start
  2. 105 km · 1h 20m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Capitol Reef
  4. 96 km · 1h 21m
  5. 15:00
    Fruita Historic District· overnight
DAY04

Hickman Bridge → Delicate Arch

227 km · 2h 19m driving · Overnight in Delicate Arch
  1. 09:0011:00
    Hickman Bridge· start
  2. 1.9 km · 3m
  3. 12:00
    Arches National Park
  4. 225 km · 2h 16m
  5. 15:00
    ⭐ Delicate Arch· overnight
DAY05

Mesa Arch → Dead Horse Point

86 km · 1h 17m driving · Overnight in Dead Horse Point
  1. 09:00
    Mesa Arch· start
  2. 77 km · 1h 5m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Grand View Point Overlook
  4. 9.6 km · 12m
  5. 15:00
    Dead Horse Point· overnight
DAY06

Kolob Canyons → St. George

513 km · 4h 48m driving · long drive · Overnight in St. George
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Kolob Canyons· start
  2. 505 km · 4h 37m
  3. 12:0014:00
    Timber Creek Overlook Trail
  4. 8.5 km · 11m
  5. 15:00
    St. George· overnight
DAY07

Valley of Fire → Las Vegas

154 km · 1h 45m driving
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Valley of Fire· start
  2. 150 km · 1h 38m
  3. 12:00
    Mouse's Tank Road
  4. 4.3 km · 7m
  5. 15:00
    Las Vegas
Booking timeline
Book these before you go
  1. Stay in Springdale · 1
  2. Stay in Moab · 2
  3. Stay in Torrey · 1
Heads Up
  • Day 6: 5h 29m driving — plan rest stops
  • 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.