Utah Mighty 5 National Parks Loop
A comprehensive loop through Utah's red rock country, covering all five iconic national parks. This route balances world-class hiking in Zion and Bryce with the rugged solitude of Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands.
- Temple of Sinawava
- Sunset Point
- Hickman Bridge Trailhead
- Delicate Arch Trailhead
- Mesa Arch
- Monument Valley Visitor Center
- Horseshoe Bend Parking
Canyons and Shuttles in Zion
Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Temple of Sinawava
Temple of Sinawava, Springdale, Utah, US
Springdale
Springdale, Springdale, Utah, US
Hoodoos and High Altitudes
Canyon Overlook Trailhead
Canyon Overlook Trailhead, Zion National Park, Utah, US
Sunset Point
Sunset Point, Bryce Canyon, Utah, US
Bryce Canyon City
Bryce Canyon City, Bryce Canyon City, Utah, US
Scenic Byway 12 to Capitol Reef
Kiva Coffeehouse
Kiva Coffeehouse, Escalante, Utah, US
Hickman Bridge Trailhead
Hickman Bridge Trailhead, Torrey, Utah, US
Torrey
Torrey, Torrey, Utah, US
Arches and the Moab Valley
Goblin Valley State Park
Goblin Valley State Park, Green River, Utah, US
Delicate Arch Trailhead
Delicate Arch Trailhead, Moab, Utah, US
Moab
Moab, Moab, Utah, US
Island in the Sky Vistas
Mesa Arch
Mesa Arch, Moab, Utah, US
Grand View Point Overlook
Grand View Point Overlook, Moab, Utah, US
Monticello
Monticello, Monticello, Utah, US
Monument Valley and Page
Forrest Gump Point
Forrest Gump Point, Mexican Hat, Utah, US
Monument Valley Visitor Center
Monument Valley Visitor Center, Monument Valley, Arizona, US
Page
Page, Page, Arizona, US
Horseshoe Bend and Return
Horseshoe Bend Parking
Horseshoe Bend Parking, Page, Arizona, US
Seligman Route 66
Seligman Route 66, Seligman, Arizona, US
Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
- Timed-entry reservations are required for Arches National Park during peak season.
- Carry at least one gallon of water per person per day when hiking in high-desert heat.
- Check the NPS website for flash flood warnings before entering any slot canyons.
- Download offline maps as cellular service is non-existent in large sections of the parks.
- Day 7: 6h 6m driving — plan rest stops