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.
Las Vegas -> Zion -> Bryce Canyon -> Capitol Reef -> Moab -> Monument Valley -> Grand Canyon -> Las Vegas
- Bellagio Fountains
- The Narrows
- Angels Landing Trailhead
- Inspiration Point
- Grand Staircase-Escalante
- Dead Horse Point State Park
- Delicate Arch
- Monument Valley Visitor Center
Glitz and Neon of the Mojave
Las Vegas Strip
Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Bellagio Fountains
Bellagio Fountains, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Fremont Street Experience
Fremont Street Experience, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Towering Walls of Zion Canyon
Valley of Fire State Park
Valley of Fire State Park, Overton, Nevada, US
Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Zion Canyon Visitor Center, Springdale, Utah, US
The Narrows
The Narrows, Zion National Park, Utah, US
Heights of Angels and Hidden Valleys
Angels Landing Trailhead
Angels Landing Trailhead, Zion National Park, Utah, US
Zion-Mount Carmel Highway
Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Zion National Park, Utah, US
Canyon Overlook Trail
Canyon Overlook Trail, Zion National Park, Utah, US
Hoodoos of the High Plateau
Checkerboard Mesa
Checkerboard Mesa, Zion National Park, Utah, US
Bryce Canyon Sunrise Point
Bryce Canyon Sunrise Point, Bryce Canyon City, Utah, US
Inspiration Point
Inspiration Point, Bryce Canyon City, Utah, US
Scenic Byway 12 Road Trip
Kiva Coffeehouse
Kiva Coffeehouse, Escalante, Utah, US
Grand Staircase-Escalante
Grand Staircase-Escalante, Boulder, Utah, US
Capitol Reef Visitor Center
Capitol Reef Visitor Center, Torrey, Utah, US
Martian Landscapes and High Vistas
Goblin Valley State Park
Goblin Valley State Park, Green River, Utah, US
Dead Horse Point State Park
Dead Horse Point State Park, Moab, Utah, US
Moab Downtown
Moab Downtown, Moab, Utah, US
Arches of the Red Rock Desert
Arches National Park Visitor Center
Arches National Park Visitor Center, Moab, Utah, US
Delicate Arch
Delicate Arch, Moab, Utah, US
Devils Garden
Devils Garden, Moab, Utah, US
Valley of the Giant Buttes
Wilson Arch
Wilson Arch, Monticello, Utah, US
Forrest Gump Point
Forrest Gump Point, Mexican Hat, Utah, US
Monument Valley Visitor Center
Monument Valley Visitor Center, Monument Valley, Arizona, US
Grand Canyon's Endless Horizon
Desert View Watchtower
Desert View Watchtower, Grand Canyon Village, Arizona, US
Mather Point
Mather Point, Grand Canyon Village, Arizona, US
Bright Angel Trail
Bright Angel Trail, Grand Canyon Village, Arizona, US
Route 66 and the Mighty Dam
Seligman Route 66
Seligman Route 66, Seligman, Arizona, US
Hoover Dam
Hoover Dam, Boulder City, Nevada, US
Las Vegas Strip
Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
- 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.