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Utah's Mighty 5: The Red Rock Loop

An 8-day expedition through Utah's iconic red rock country, starting and ending at the Las Vegas Strip.

8days
25stops
2285km

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Overton · Bryce · Escalante · Moab · Kanab · Cedar City — start and end in Las Vegas.

DAY01

Las Vegas → Valley of Fire

505 km · 5h 14m driving · long drive · Overnight in Valley of Fire
  1. 09:00
    Las Vegas Strip· start
  2. 269 km · 2h 47m
  3. 15:00
    Zion Canyon Scenic Drive
  4. 236 km · 2h 27m
  5. 11:00
    Valley of Fire· overnight
Accommodation
Springdale
DAY02

Riverside Walk → Sunset Point

260 km · 3h 21m driving · Overnight in Sunset Point
  1. 09:00
    Riverside Walk· start
  2. 234 km · 2h 41m
  3. 13:00
    Checkerboard Mesa
  4. 25 km · 40m
  5. 16:30
    Sunset Point· overnight
Accommodation
Bryce Canyon City
DAY03

Bryce → Utah Scenic Byway 12

113 km · 1h 28m driving · Overnight in Utah Scenic Byway 12
  1. 09:00
    Bryce Canyon Scenic Drive· start
  2. 12 km · 15m
  3. 12:30
    Kiva Coffeehouse
  4. 100 km · 1h 13m
  5. 14:00
    Utah Scenic Byway 12· overnight
Accommodation
Torrey
DAY04

Hickman Bridge → Moab

247 km · 3h 19m driving · Overnight in Moab Main Street
  1. 09:00
    Hickman Bridge· start
  2. 121 km · 1h 41m
  3. 11:30
    Capitol Reef Scenic Drive
  4. 9.5 km · 13m
  5. 14:30
    Goblin Valley
  6. 117 km · 1h 25m
  7. 17:30
    Moab Main Street· overnight
Accommodation
Moab
DAY05

The Windows Section → Dead Horse Point

127 km · 2h 6m driving · Overnight in Dead Horse Point
  1. 08:00
    The Windows Section· start
  2. 27 km · 33m
  3. 11:00
    Delicate Arch Viewpoint
  4. 12 km · 15m
  5. 15:00
    Grand View Point Overlook
  6. 88 km · 1h 18m
  7. 17:30
    Dead Horse Point· overnight
Accommodation
Moab
DAY06

Corona Arch → Moqui Cave

64 km · 47m driving · long drive · Overnight in Moqui Cave
  1. 09:00
    Corona Arch· start
  2. 57 km · 41m
  3. 13:00
    Potash Road Dinosaur Tracks
  4. 6.8 km · 6m
  5. 16:00
    Moqui Cave· overnight
Accommodation
Moab
DAY07

Wilson Arch → Cedar City

868 km · 8h 34m driving · long drive · Overnight in Cedar City Downtown
  1. 09:00
    Wilson Arch· start
  2. 527 km · 5h 12m
  3. 14:00
    Mystic Hot Springs
  4. 341 km · 3h 22m
  5. 17:30
    Cedar City Downtown· overnight
Accommodation
Cedar City
DAY08

Kolob Canyons Viewpoint → Las Vegas

101 km · 1h 13m driving
  1. 09:00
    Kolob Canyons Viewpoint· start
  2. 39 km · 30m
  3. 12:00
    Pioneer Park
  4. 62 km · 43m
  5. 16:00
    Las Vegas Strip
Booking timeline
Book these before you go
  1. Stay in Springdale · Night 1
  2. Stay in Bryce Canyon City · Night 2
  3. Stay in Torrey · Night 3
  4. Stay in Moab · Nights 4-6
  5. Stay in Cedar City · Night 7
Heads Up
  • Day 1: 5h 14m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 6: 5h 44m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 7: 10h 12m driving — plan rest stops
  • Purchase the 'America the Beautiful' National Parks Pass to save on entrance fees.
  • Arches National Park requires a timed-entry reservation; book well in advance for Day 6.
  • Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is accessible only by shuttle during peak season (March–November).
  • Verify road conditions on Scenic Byway 12, as high elevations can experience rapid weather changes.
  • National Park Pass: Purchase an "America the Beautiful" pass at the first stop to save on entry fees.
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