Utah Mighty 5 Loop From St. George
A comprehensive loop through Utah's red rock country, covering Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands. This route balances iconic hikes with scenic drives, ensuring manageable daily travel times and maximum immersion in the desert landscape.
- Zion Canyon Visitor Center
- Sunset Point
- Hickman Bridge Trailhead
- Delicate Arch Trailhead
- Mesa Arch
- Goosenecks State Park
- Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
Zion Canyon's Towering Sandstone Walls
St. George
St. George, St. George, Utah, US
Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Zion Canyon Visitor Center, Springdale, Utah, US
Springdale
Springdale, Springdale, Utah, US
Hoodoos and High Plateaus
Canyon Overlook Trailhead
Canyon Overlook Trailhead, Zion National Park, Utah, US
Sunset Point
Sunset Point, Bryce Canyon City, 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 National Park Icons
Goblin Valley State Park
Goblin Valley State Park, Green River, Utah, US
Delicate Arch Trailhead
Delicate Arch Trailhead, Moab, Utah, US
Moab
Moab, Moab, Utah, US
Canyonlands Island in the Sky
Mesa Arch
Mesa Arch, Moab, Utah, US
Dead Horse Point State Park
Dead Horse Point State Park, Moab, Utah, US
Monticello
Monticello, Monticello, Utah, US
Monument Valley and Red Rock Vistas
Forrest Gump Point
Forrest Gump Point, Mexican Hat, Utah, US
Goosenecks State Park
Goosenecks State Park, Mexican Hat, Utah, US
Kanab
Kanab, Kanab, Utah, US
Coral Pinks and Return to St. George
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, Kanab, Utah, US
St. George
St. George, St. George, Utah, US
- Timed-entry reservations are required for Arches National Park; book well in advance.
- Carry at least one gallon of water per person per day, especially during summer months.
- Check NPS.gov for flash flood warnings before entering any slot canyons or washes.
- The drive between Torrey and Bryce via Highway 12 is steep and winding; allow extra time.
- Day 6: 5h 19m driving â plan rest stops