Utah Mighty 5 Loop From St. George
A balanced 7-day Utah loop starting and ending in St. George, linking Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, Canyonlands, and Monument Valley with efficient overnight pacing and scenic but practical desert drives.
- Kolob Canyons Visitor Center
- Riverside Walk Trailhead
- Sunset Point
- Hickman Bridge Trailhead
- Delicate Arch Trailhead
- Mesa Arch Trailhead
- Horseshoe Bend Parking Lot
St. George to Zion
St. George Historic Downtown
St. George Historic Downtown, St. George, Utah, US
Kolob Canyons Visitor Center
Kolob Canyons Visitor Center, Zion National Park, Utah, US
Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Zion Canyon Visitor Center, Springdale, Utah, US
Zion Canyon Immersion
Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Zion Canyon Visitor Center, Springdale, Utah, US
Riverside Walk Trailhead
Riverside Walk Trailhead, Zion National Park, Utah, US
Canyon Overlook Trailhead
Canyon Overlook Trailhead, Zion National Park, Utah, US
Bryce Canyon City
Bryce Canyon City, Bryce Canyon City, Utah, US
Bryce to Capitol Reef
Bryce Canyon Visitor Center
Bryce Canyon Visitor Center, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, US
Sunset Point
Sunset Point, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, US
Lower Calf Creek Falls Trailhead
Lower Calf Creek Falls Trailhead, Escalante, Utah, US
Torrey
Torrey, Torrey, Utah, US
Capitol Reef to Moab
Capitol Reef Visitor Center
Capitol Reef Visitor Center, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, US
Hickman Bridge Trailhead
Hickman Bridge Trailhead, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, US
Moab Downtown
Moab Downtown, Moab, Utah, US
Arches Red Rock Day
Moab Downtown
Moab Downtown, Moab, Utah, US
Devils Garden Trailhead
Devils Garden Trailhead, Arches National Park, Utah, US
Delicate Arch Trailhead
Delicate Arch Trailhead, Arches National Park, Utah, US
Moab Downtown
Moab Downtown, Moab, Utah, US
Canyonlands and Monument Valley
Moab Downtown
Moab Downtown, Moab, Utah, US
Mesa Arch Trailhead
Mesa Arch Trailhead, Canyonlands National Park, Utah, US
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park Visitor Center
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park Visitor Center, Oljato-Monument Valley, Arizona, US
Desert Return to St. George
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park Visitor Center
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park Visitor Center, Oljato-Monument Valley, Arizona, US
Horseshoe Bend Parking Lot
Horseshoe Bend Parking Lot, Page, Arizona, US
St. George Historic Downtown
St. George Historic Downtown, St. George, Utah, US
- June desert heat can be intense; start hikes early, carry extra water, and avoid exposed midday trails.
- Zion Scenic Drive usually requires the park shuttle in peak season; park in Springdale or at the visitor center and plan around shuttle waits.
- Arches National Park commonly uses timed-entry reservations in busy seasons; verify current entry rules before driving from Moab.
- Check road and weather conditions before remote sections near Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Monument Valley, especially after storms.