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Red Rocks & Painted Canyons
A loop through the iconic national parks of Utah and Nevada, starting and ending in Las Vegas.
Route: Las Vegas → Springdale → Bryce Canyon → Torrey → Moab → Las Vegas
✅ 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.
This route hits all of Utah's "Mighty 5" national parks in a perfect loop from Vegas, focusing on the scenic byways and keeping the pace relaxed enough to actually see the stars.
7days
20stops
2226drive km
Money Savers
- Buy the "America the Beautiful" pass at your first stop (Zion) for $80; it covers entry for all 5 parks and saves you a ton of money.
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1
Neon to High Desert
3 stops · 5h 19m · 482km
2
The Checkerboard Highlands
3 stops · 1h 47m · 135km
3
The Backbone of the World
3 stops · 3h 18m · 252km
4
Waterpocket Fold & Orchards
3 stops · 1h 30m · 127km
5
Arches and Evening Glow
3 stops · 2h 58m · 196km
6
Islands in the Sky
3 stops · 1h 33m · 108km
7
The Long Road South
2 stops · 10h 54m · 925km