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

This 7-day loop hits all of Utah's 'Mighty 5' National Parks, starting and ending in Las Vegas. You'll see everything from Zion's narrow canyons to Arches' iconic stone spans.

7days
22stops
DAY01

Las Vegas → Springdale

Overnight in Springdale
  1. 08:00
    Las Vegas· start
  3. 11:30
    Zion Canyon
  5. 13:00
    The Narrows
  7. 18:00
    Springdale· overnight
Springdale Eats
  • Oscar's Cafe · Massive burgers and Mexican plates in Springdale. Perfect post-hike fuel.
  • Deep Creek Coffee Co. · Great caffeine and breakfast burritos to start your morning right.
Day 1 Budget
Zion Park Entry
$35
Springdale Hotel
$220
DAY02

Canyon Overlook Trail → Bryce Canyon City

Overnight in Bryce Canyon City
  1. 09:00
    Canyon Overlook Trail· start
  3. 13:00
    Inspiration Point
  5. 15:00
    Navajo Loop Trail
  7. 18:30
    Bryce Canyon City· overnight
High Plateau Dining
  • Bryce Canyon Pines · Famous for their homemade pie. Do not skip the banana cream.
  • Stone Hearth Grille · Upscale dining with incredible views of the plateau.
Daily Spend
Bryce Entry
$35
Gas
$40
DAY03

Kiva Coffeehouse → Torrey

Overnight in Torrey
  1. 10:00
    Kiva Coffeehouse· start
  3. 12:00
    Lower Calf Creek Falls
  5. 16:00
    Hickman Bridge
  7. 18:30
    Torrey· overnight
Roadside Gems
  • Kiva Coffeehouse · Coffee with a view that will blow your mind. Great pastries too.
  • Hell's Backbone Grill · Farm-to-table in the middle of nowhere. Award-winning and delicious.
Today's Budget
Capitol Reef Entry
$20
Lunch
$30
DAY04

Fruita Orchards → Moab

Overnight in Moab
  1. 09:00
    Fruita Orchards· start
  3. 12:30
    Goblin Valley
  5. 16:30
    Moab· overnight
Local Eats
  • Gifford House · Fresh fruit pies in the heart of Capitol Reef's orchards.
  • Milt's Stop & Eat · Old-school Moab burger joint. The buffalo burgers are legendary.
Moab Basecamp
Goblin Valley Fee
$20
Moab Hotel (3 nights)
$600
DAY05

Delicate Arch → The Windows Section

Overnight in The Windows Section
  1. 07:00
    Delicate Arch· start
  3. 11:00
    Devils Garden
  5. 15:00
    The Windows Section· overnight
Moab Favorites
  • Moab Coffee Roasters · Great spot for a quick breakfast and a bag of beans.
  • Thai Bella · Surprisingly amazing Thai food in the desert. Great for dinner.
Daily Budget
Arches Entry
$35
Dinner
$50
DAY06

Mesa Arch → Beaver

Overnight in Beaver
  1. 06:30
    Mesa Arch· start
  3. 10:00
    Dead Horse Point
  5. 18:00
    Beaver· overnight
Fuel for the Road
  • Antica Forma · Authentic wood-fired pizza. Best way to end a Moab stay.
  • Beaver Taco · Quick, cheap, and surprisingly good tacos in Beaver, UT.
Transit Costs
Canyonlands Entry
$35
Beaver Hotel
$130
DAY07

Beaver → Las Vegas

  1. 08:00
    Beaver· start
  3. 12:00
    Valley of Fire
  5. 16:00
    Las Vegas
The Final Feast
  • The Creamery · In Beaver. You have to get the cheese curds and ice cream.
  • Lotus of Siam · Celebrate your return to Vegas with world-class Northern Thai.
Final Tally
Valley of Fire Fee
$15
Final Gas
$50
Heads Up
  • Book Arches entry months ahead
  • Zion parking fills by 8 AM
  • High altitude means extra hydration