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The Ultimate Southwest Grand Circle

Embark on an iconic 1,500-mile journey through the heart of the American Southwest. This loop features the 'Mighty 5' National Parks in Utah and the majestic Grand Canyon, offering unparalleled desert vistas and world-class hiking.

10days
29stops
1823km

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Las Vegas · Zion National Park · Bryce Canyon City · Torrey · Moab · Monument Valley · Grand Canyon Village — start and end in Las Vegas.

DAY01

Las Vegas → Fremont Street Experience

13 km · 16m driving · Overnight in Fremont Street Experience
  1. 09:00
    Las Vegas Strip· start
  2. 0.2 km · 1m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Bellagio Fountains
  4. 13 km · 15m
  5. 15:00
    Fremont Street Experience· overnight
DAY02

Valley of Fire → The Narrows

294 km · 3h 11m driving · Overnight in The Narrows
  1. 09:00
    Valley of Fire· start
  2. 72 km · 47m
  3. 12:00
    Zion Canyon
  4. 222 km · 2h 24m
  5. 15:0017:00
    ⭐ The Narrows· overnight
DAY03

Angels Landing → Canyon Overlook Trail

13 km · 23m driving · Overnight in Canyon Overlook Trail
  1. 09:0011:00
    ⭐ Angels Landing· start
  2. 4.7 km · 8m
  3. 12:00
    Zion-Mount Carmel Highway
  4. 8.6 km · 15m
  5. 15:0017:00
    Canyon Overlook Trail· overnight
DAY04

Checkerboard Mesa → Inspiration Point

129 km · 1h 38m driving · Overnight in Inspiration Point
  1. 09:00
    Checkerboard Mesa· start
  2. 7.7 km · 11m
  3. 12:00
    Bryce Canyon Sunrise Point
  4. 121 km · 1h 27m
  5. 15:00
    ⭐ Inspiration Point· overnight
DAY05

Kiva Coffeehouse → Capitol Reef

122 km · 1h 37m driving · Overnight in Capitol Reef
  1. 09:00
    Kiva Coffeehouse· start
  2. 106 km · 1h 21m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Grand Staircase-Escalante
  4. 16 km · 16m
  5. 15:00
    Capitol Reef· overnight
DAY06

Goblin Valley → Moab

283 km · 3h driving · Overnight in Moab Downtown
  1. 09:00
    Goblin Valley· start
  2. 110 km · 1h 16m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Dead Horse Point
  4. 173 km · 1h 44m
  5. 15:00
    Moab Downtown· overnight
DAY07

Arches National Park → Devils Garden

30 km · 34m driving · Overnight in Devils Garden
  1. 09:00
    Arches National Park· start
  2. 9 km · 11m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Delicate Arch
  4. 21 km · 23m
  5. 15:0017:00
    Devils Garden· overnight
DAY08

Wilson Arch → Monument Valley

251 km · 2h 56m driving · Overnight in Monument Valley
  1. 09:00
    Wilson Arch· start
  2. 78 km · 1h 7m
  3. 12:00
    Forrest Gump Point
  4. 173 km · 1h 49m
  5. 15:00
    ⭐ Monument Valley· overnight
DAY09

Desert View Watchtower → Bright Angel Trail

288 km · 3h 9m driving · Overnight in Bright Angel Trail
  1. 09:00
    Desert View Watchtower· start
  2. 251 km · 2h 33m
  3. 12:00
    Mather Point
  4. 36 km · 36m
  5. 15:0017:00
    ⭐ Bright Angel Trail· overnight
DAY10

Seligman → Las Vegas

400 km · 3h 54m driving
  1. 09:00
    Seligman Route 66· start
  2. 164 km · 1h 41m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Hoover Dam
  4. 236 km · 2h 13m
  5. 15:00
    Las Vegas Strip
Booking timeline
Book these before you go
  1. Stay in Springdale, UT · Nights 2-3
  2. Stay in Moab, UT · Nights 6-7
  3. Stay in Grand Canyon Village, AZ · Night 9
Heads Up
  • Book National Park vehicle timed-entry reservations (Arches) months in advance.
  • Always carry at least one gallon of water per person when hiking in desert environments.
  • Download offline maps as cell service is extremely limited in rural Utah and Arizona.
  • Check weather for flash flood warnings when visiting slot canyons like The Narrows.