Utah Mighty 5 National Parks Loop
A comprehensive journey through Utah's red rock country, covering Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands. This loop balances iconic hikes with scenic drives through the heart of the American Southwest.
- Zion Canyon Visitor Center
- Sunset Point
- Hickman Bridge Trailhead
- Delicate Arch
- Mesa Arch
- Monument Valley Visitor Center
- Horseshoe Bend
Canyons and Cliffs of Zion
Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Zion Canyon Visitor Center, Springdale, Utah, US
Springdale
Springdale, Springdale, Utah, US
High Altitudes and Hoodoos
Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel
Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel, Zion National Park, Utah, US
Sunset Point
Sunset Point, Bryce Canyon, Utah, US
Bryce Canyon City
Bryce Canyon City, Bryce Canyon City, Utah, US
Scenic Byway 12 to Capitol Reef
Kiva Coffeehouse
Kiva Coffeehouse, Escalante, Utah, US
Hickman Bridge Trailhead
Hickman Bridge Trailhead, Torrey, Utah, US
Torrey
Torrey, Torrey, Utah, US
Arches and the Moab Hub
Goblin Valley State Park
Goblin Valley State Park, Green River, Utah, US
Delicate Arch
Delicate Arch, Moab, Utah, US
Moab
Moab, Moab, Utah, US
Island in the Sky Vistas
Mesa Arch
Mesa Arch, Moab, Utah, US
Grand View Point Overlook
Grand View Point Overlook, Moab, Utah, US
Dead Horse Point State Park
Dead Horse Point State Park, Moab, Utah, US
Monument Valley and Red Earth
Forrest Gump Point
Forrest Gump Point, Mexican Hat, Utah, US
Monument Valley Visitor Center
Monument Valley Visitor Center, Oljato-Monument Valley, Arizona, US
Kayenta
Kayenta, Kayenta, Arizona, US
Antelope Canyon and Return
Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend, Page, Arizona, US
Kanab
Kanab, Kanab, Utah, US
Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
- Timed entry reservations are required for Arches National Park during peak season.
- Carry at least one gallon of water per person per day; desert dehydration is a serious risk.
- Check weather forecasts for flash flood warnings before entering any slot canyons or washes.
- Download offline maps as cellular service is non-existent in large sections of the parks.
- Day 7: 6h 2m driving — plan rest stops