Utah Mighty 5: The Grand Red Rock Circuit
Embark on an iconic journey through Utah's 'Mighty 5' national parks. Starting from the neon of Las Vegas, you will traverse Scenic Byway 12, discover towering sandstone cliffs, deep slot canyons, and gravity-defying arches across the high desert plateau.
- Valley of Fire State Park
- The Narrows
- Navajo Loop Trail
- Lower Calf Creek Falls Trailhead
- Capitol Reef Scenic Drive
- Delicate Arch
- Mesa Arch
Red Rocks and Zion Entry
Las Vegas Downtown
Las Vegas Downtown, Las Vegas, NV, US
Valley of Fire State Park
Valley of Fire State Park, Overton, NV, US
Springdale
Springdale, Springdale, UT, US
Deep Canyons and Hanging Gardens
Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Zion Canyon Visitor Center, Springdale, UT, US
The Narrows
The Narrows, Zion National Park, UT, US
Canyon Overlook Trail
Canyon Overlook Trail, Zion National Park, UT, US
Hoodoos of the Silent City
Bryce Canyon Visitor Center
Bryce Canyon Visitor Center, Bryce Canyon City, UT, US
Navajo Loop Trail
Navajo Loop Trail, Bryce Canyon City, UT, US
Inspiration Point
Inspiration Point, Bryce Canyon City, UT, US
The All-American Scenic Byway 12
Kiva Coffeehouse
Kiva Coffeehouse, Escalante, UT, US
Lower Calf Creek Falls Trailhead
Lower Calf Creek Falls Trailhead, Escalante, UT, US
Torrey
Torrey, Torrey, UT, US
Waterpocket Fold and Red Cliffs
Capitol Reef Scenic Drive
Capitol Reef Scenic Drive, Torrey, UT, US
Hickman Bridge Trailhead
Hickman Bridge Trailhead, Torrey, UT, US
Moab
Moab, Moab, UT, US
Windows and Arches of Moab
Arches National Park Visitor Center
Arches National Park Visitor Center, Moab, UT, US
Delicate Arch
Delicate Arch, Moab, UT, US
Landscape Arch
Landscape Arch, Moab, UT, US
High Mesas and Island Sky
Mesa Arch
Mesa Arch, Moab, UT, US
Grand View Point Overlook
Grand View Point Overlook, Moab, UT, US
Dead Horse Point State Park
Dead Horse Point State Park, Moab, UT, US
- Verify entry reservation requirements for Arches and Zion National Parks via Recreation.gov in advance.
- Check weather forecasts for flash flood warnings before entering slot canyons like The Narrows.
- Carry at least one gallon of water per person per day when hiking in the high desert.
- Ensure your vehicle is fueled before starting the remote stretches of Scenic Byway 12.