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Utah Mighty 5 Loop From St. George
A comprehensive loop through Utah's red rock country, covering Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands. This route balances iconic hikes with scenic drives, ensuring manageable daily travel times and maximum immersion in the desert landscape.
7days
19stops
986km
The route
Tap a day or a townYou sleep in Springdale · Bryce Canyon City · Torrey · Moab · Monticello · Kanab — start and end in St. George.
DAY01
St. George → Springdale
69 km · 1h 3m driving · Overnight in Springdale
- 09:00St. George· start
- 67 km · 58m
- 12:00⭐ Zion Canyon
- 2.3 km · 5m
- 15:00Springdale· overnight
DAY02
Canyon Overlook → Bryce Canyon City
141 km · 1h 58m driving · Overnight in Bryce Canyon City
- 09:0011:00Canyon Overlook· start
- 11 km · 18m
- 12:00⭐ Sunset Point
- 129 km · 1h 40m
- 15:00Bryce Canyon City· overnight
DAY03
Kiva Coffeehouse → Torrey
198 km · 2h 37m driving · Overnight in Torrey
- 09:00Kiva Coffeehouse· start
- 99 km · 1h 12m
- 12:0014:00⭐ Hickman Bridge
- 99 km · 1h 25m
- 15:00Torrey· overnight
DAY04
Goblin Valley → Moab
303 km · 3h 23m driving · Overnight in Moab
- 09:00Goblin Valley· start
- 127 km · 1h 29m
- 12:0014:00⭐ Delicate Arch
- 175 km · 1h 54m
- 15:00Moab· overnight
DAY05
Mesa Arch → Monticello
89 km · 1h 13m driving · Overnight in Monticello
- 09:00⭐ Mesa Arch· start
- 62 km · 49m
- 12:00Dead Horse Point
- 27 km · 24m
- 15:00Monticello· overnight
DAY06
Forrest Gump Point → Kanab
153 km · 1h 40m driving · long drive · Overnight in Kanab
- 09:00Forrest Gump Point· start
- 127 km · 1h 21m
- 12:00⭐ Goosenecks
- 26 km · 19m
- 15:00Kanab· overnight
DAY07
Coral Pink Sand Dunes → St. George
33 km · 27m driving
- 09:00⭐ Coral Pink Sand Dunes· start
- 33 km · 27m
- 12:00St. George
Booking timeline
Book these before you go- Day 1Stay in Springdale · Night 1
- Day 2Stay in Bryce Canyon City · Night 2
- Day 3Stay in Torrey · Night 3
- Day 4Stay in Moab · Night 4
- Day 5Stay in Monticello · Night 5
- Day 6Stay in Kanab · Night 6
Heads Up
- Day 6: 5h 19m driving — plan rest stops
- Timed-entry reservations are required for Arches National Park; book well in advance.
- Carry at least one gallon of water per person per day, especially during summer months.
- Check NPS.gov for flash flood warnings before entering any slot canyons or washes.
- The drive between Torrey and Bryce via Highway 12 is steep and winding; allow extra time.