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Utah Mighty 5 Loop
A 7-day driving loop from Las Vegas through Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches — slow enough to actually enjoy the red rock instead of just collecting park signs.
Route: Las Vegas → Zion Canyon Visitor Center → Riverside Walk → Canyon Junction Bridge viewpoint → Emerald Pools Trail → Zion-Mount Carmel Highway → Sunset Point, Bryce Canyon → Sunrise Point → Navajo Loop and Queen’s Garden Trail → Capitol Reef Scenic Drive → Hickman Bridge Trail → Panorama Point → Moab → Mesa Arch → Grand View Point Overlook → Dead Horse Point State Park → Devils Garden Trailhead → Windows Section → Delicate Arch Viewpoint → Goblin Valley State Park → Cedar Breaks National Monument → Las Vegas
Primary area: Utah
✅ Current month (May) is in this region's prime season. Grand Canyon / Zion / Antelope: Mar-May & Oct best. Jun-Aug 40°C+ heat is dangerous on trails.
7days
27stops
2024drive km
Money Savers
- 1The America the Beautiful pass is usually the smart buy for all five national parks.
- 2Book Springdale/Bryce/Moab lodging early, especially spring and fall.
Heads Up
1
Las Vegas to Zion cliffs
3 stops · 36m · 24km
2
Zion canyon morning, Bryce evening
3 stops · 2h 12m · 152km
3
Bryce hoodoos to Capitol Reef country
5 stops · 3h 3m · 228km
4
Capitol Reef slow morning, Moab bound
4 stops · 2h 35m · 251km
5
Canyonlands wide-open views
4 stops · 4h 20m · 348km
6
Arches red-rock playground
4 stops · 1h 34m · 99km
7
Moab back to Las Vegas
4 stops · 7h 30m drive · 740km