Utah Mighty 5 National Parks Loop
A balanced 7-day Utah loop from Salt Lake City linking all five national parks with efficient overnight anchors, iconic viewpoints, short hikes, and enough buffer to avoid punishing final-day drives.
- Goosenecks Overlook
- Hickman Bridge Trailhead
- Delicate Arch Trailhead
- Mesa Arch Trailhead
- Goblin Valley State Park
- Sunrise Point
- Riverside Walk Trailhead
Salt Lake to Capitol Reef
Downtown Salt Lake City
Downtown Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, Utah, US
Goosenecks Overlook
Goosenecks Overlook, Torrey, Utah, US
Torrey
Torrey, Torrey, Utah, US
Capitol Reef Country
Capitol Reef Visitor Center
Capitol Reef Visitor Center, Torrey, Utah, US
Hickman Bridge Trailhead
Hickman Bridge Trailhead, Torrey, Utah, US
Fruita Historic District
Fruita Historic District, Torrey, Utah, US
Moab
Moab, Moab, Utah, US
Arches Red Rock Day
Moab
Moab, Moab, Utah, US
Windows Trailhead
Windows Trailhead, Moab, Utah, US
Delicate Arch Trailhead
Delicate Arch Trailhead, Moab, Utah, US
Moab
Moab, Moab, Utah, US
Canyonlands and Dead Horse
Moab
Moab, Moab, Utah, US
Mesa Arch Trailhead
Mesa Arch Trailhead, Moab, Utah, US
Dead Horse Point Overlook
Dead Horse Point Overlook, Moab, Utah, US
Moab
Moab, Moab, Utah, US
Moab to Bryce Canyon
Moab
Moab, Moab, Utah, US
Goblin Valley State Park
Goblin Valley State Park, Green River, Utah, US
Bryce Canyon City
Bryce Canyon City, Bryce Canyon City, Utah, US
Bryce Hoodoos to Zion
Bryce Canyon City
Bryce Canyon City, Bryce Canyon City, Utah, US
Sunrise Point
Sunrise Point, Bryce Canyon City, Utah, US
Queens Garden Trailhead
Queens Garden Trailhead, Bryce Canyon City, Utah, US
Springdale
Springdale, Springdale, Utah, US
Zion Canyon Return
Springdale
Springdale, Springdale, Utah, US
Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Zion Canyon Visitor Center, Springdale, Utah, US
Riverside Walk Trailhead
Riverside Walk Trailhead, Springdale, Utah, US
Downtown Salt Lake City
Downtown Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, Utah, US
- Default season is June: start hikes early, carry more water than expected, and avoid exposed midday canyon trails during extreme heat.
- Arches National Park often uses timed-entry reservations in peak season; verify current entry rules before the trip.
- Zion Canyon usually requires the park shuttle for most canyon access in busy months; book lodging and shuttle-friendly parking early.
- Check Utah highway, flash-flood, and park trail conditions before canyon hikes, especially in Zion Narrows, Capitol Reef washes, and slot-canyon areas.
- Day 5: 5h 4m driving — plan rest stops