Utah Mighty 5 Road Trip
A 7-day route-first loop through Utah’s Mighty 5, starting and ending in Salt Lake City, with canyon viewpoints, short hikes, red-rock arches, and balanced overnight towns along the classic national parks corridor.
- Cedar Breaks National Monument Visitor Center
- The Grotto Trailhead
- Sunset Point
- Lower Calf Creek Falls Trailhead
- Grand Wash Trailhead
- Mesa Arch Trailhead
- Delicate Arch Trailhead
Salt Lake to Zion
Salt Lake City Downtown
Salt Lake City Downtown, Salt Lake City, Utah, US
Cedar Breaks National Monument Visitor Center
Cedar Breaks National Monument Visitor Center, Brian Head, Utah, US
Springdale Town Center
Springdale Town Center, Springdale, Utah, US
Zion Canyon Day
Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Zion Canyon Visitor Center, Springdale, Utah, US
The Grotto Trailhead
The Grotto Trailhead, Springdale, Utah, US
Riverside Walk Trailhead
Riverside Walk Trailhead, Springdale, Utah, US
Springdale Town Center
Springdale Town Center, Springdale, Utah, US
Hoodoos and Highway 12
Springdale Town Center
Springdale Town Center, Springdale, Utah, US
Canyon Overlook Trailhead
Canyon Overlook Trailhead, Springdale, Utah, US
Sunset Point
Sunset Point, Bryce Canyon City, Utah, US
Bryce Canyon City
Bryce Canyon City, Bryce Canyon City, Utah, US
Bryce to Capitol Reef
Bryce Point
Bryce Point, Bryce Canyon City, Utah, US
Lower Calf Creek Falls Trailhead
Lower Calf Creek Falls Trailhead, Boulder, Utah, US
Torrey Town Center
Torrey Town Center, Torrey, Utah, US
Capitol Reef Country
Torrey Town Center
Torrey Town Center, Torrey, Utah, US
Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center
Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center, Torrey, Utah, US
Grand Wash Trailhead
Grand Wash Trailhead, Torrey, Utah, US
Fruita Historic District
Fruita Historic District, Torrey, Utah, US
Canyons Toward Moab
Torrey Town Center
Torrey Town Center, Torrey, Utah, US
Goblin Valley State Park Visitor Center
Goblin Valley State Park Visitor Center, Green River, Utah, US
Island in the Sky Visitor Center
Island in the Sky Visitor Center, Moab, Utah, US
Mesa Arch Trailhead
Mesa Arch Trailhead, Moab, Utah, US
Arches and Return
Moab Downtown
Moab Downtown, Moab, Utah, US
Windows Trailhead
Windows Trailhead, Moab, Utah, US
Delicate Arch Trailhead
Delicate Arch Trailhead, Moab, Utah, US
Salt Lake City Downtown
Salt Lake City Downtown, Salt Lake City, Utah, US
- June can be very hot in canyon country; start hikes at sunrise, carry more water than expected, and avoid exposed midday trails.
- Some parks use timed-entry, shuttle, or permit systems during peak season; verify current requirements for Zion, Arches, and popular hikes before departure.
- Utah scenic routes cross high desert and remote stretches; keep fuel above half a tank, download offline maps, and avoid driving after dark where wildlife is common.
- Day 1: 5h 23m driving — plan rest stops