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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

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Springdale · Zion National Park · Bryce Canyon City · Torrey — start in Las Vegas, end in Moab.

DAY01

Las Vegas → Springdale

294 km · 3h 6m driving · Overnight in Springdale
  1. 09:00
    Las Vegas Downtown· start
  2. 74 km · 47m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Valley of Fire
  4. 220 km · 2h 19m
  5. 15:00
    Springdale· overnight
DAY02

Zion Canyon → Canyon Overlook Trail

15 km · 25m driving · Overnight in Canyon Overlook Trail
  1. 09:00
    Zion Canyon· start
  2. 2.2 km · 5m
  3. 12:0014:00
    ⭐ The Narrows
  4. 13 km · 20m
  5. 15:00
    Canyon Overlook Trail· overnight
DAY03

Bryce Canyon → Inspiration Point

129 km · 1h 43m driving · Overnight in Inspiration Point
  1. 09:00
    Bryce Canyon· start
  2. 127 km · 1h 38m
  3. 12:0014:00
    ⭐ Navajo Loop Trail
  4. 2.2 km · 5m
  5. 15:00
    Inspiration Point· overnight
DAY04

Kiva Coffeehouse → Torrey

114 km · 1h 31m driving · Overnight in Torrey
  1. 09:00
    Kiva Coffeehouse· start
  2. 106 km · 1h 21m
  3. 12:0014:00
    ⭐ Lower Calf Creek Falls
  4. 8.5 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Torrey· overnight
DAY05

Capitol Reef Scenic Drive → Moab

33 km · 35m driving · Overnight in Moab
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Capitol Reef Scenic Drive· start
  2. 24 km · 22m
  3. 12:0014:00
    Hickman Bridge
  4. 9.6 km · 13m
  5. 15:00
    Moab· overnight
DAY06

Arches National Park → Landscape Arch

29 km · 34m driving · Overnight in Landscape Arch
  1. 09:00
    Arches National Park· start
  2. 8.7 km · 11m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Delicate Arch
  4. 21 km · 23m
  5. 15:00
    Landscape Arch· overnight
DAY07

Mesa Arch → Dead Horse Point

94 km · 1h 24m driving
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Mesa Arch· start
  2. 84 km · 1h 12m
  3. 12:00
    Grand View Point Overlook
  4. 9.6 km · 12m
  5. 15:00
    Dead Horse Point
Heads Up
  • 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.