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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.
7days
21stops
708km
Day 1: Las Vegas Downtown → Valley of Fire → Springdale
3h 6min · 294km3 stops
Las Vegas Downtown
09:00 – 11:00
47min · 74km
Valley of Fire
12:00 – 14:00
2h 19min · 220km
Springdale
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Zion Canyon → The Narrows → Canyon Overlook Trail
25min · 15km3 stops
Zion Canyon
09:00 – 11:00
5min · 2.2km
The Narrows
12:00 – 14:00
20min · 13km
Canyon Overlook Trail
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: Bryce Canyon → Navajo Loop Trail → Inspiration Point
1h 43min · 129km3 stops
Bryce Canyon
09:00 – 11:00
1h 38min · 127km
Navajo Loop Trail
12:00 – 14:00
5min · 2.2km
Inspiration Point
15:00 – 17:00
Day 4: Kiva Coffeehouse → Lower Calf Creek Falls → Torrey
1h 31min · 114km3 stops
Kiva Coffeehouse
09:00 – 11:00
1h 21min · 106km
Lower Calf Creek Falls
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 8.5km
Torrey
15:00 – 17:00
Day 5: Capitol Reef Scenic Drive → Hickman Bridge → Moab
35min · 33km3 stops
Capitol Reef Scenic Drive
09:00 – 11:00
22min · 24km
Hickman Bridge
12:00 – 14:00
13min · 9.6km
Moab
15:00 – 17:00
Day 6: Arches National Park → Delicate Arch → Landscape Arch
34min · 29km3 stops
Arches National Park
09:00 – 11:00
11min · 8.7km
Delicate Arch
12:00 – 14:00
23min · 21km
Landscape Arch
15:00 – 17:00
Day 7: Mesa Arch → Grand View Point Overlook → Dead Horse Point
1h 24min · 94km3 stops
Mesa Arch
09:00 – 11:00
1h 12min · 84km
Grand View Point Overlook
12:00 – 14:00
12min · 9.6km
Dead Horse Point
15:00 – 17:00
Heads Up
- 1. Verify entry reservation requirements for Arches and Zion National Parks via Recreation.gov in advance.
- 2. Check weather forecasts for flash flood warnings before entering slot canyons like The Narrows.
- 3. Carry at least one gallon of water per person per day when hiking in the high desert.
- 4. Ensure your vehicle is fueled before starting the remote stretches of Scenic Byway 12.