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7-Day Trip to the Five Great National Parks of the United States
A scenic loop through Utah's iconic national parks starting and ending in Las Vegas.
Route: Las Vegas → Valley of Fire → Zion → Bryce Canyon → Capitol Reef → Moab (Arches/Canyonlands) → Monument Valley → Las Vegas
✅ Current month (May) is in this region's prime season. Grand Canyon / Zion / Antelope: Mar-May & Oct best. Jun-Aug 40°C+ heat is dangerous on trails.
We're hitting the "Mighty 5"—Utah's legendary collection of national parks. Since you didn't specify a start point, we're looping out of Las Vegas; it's the most reliable hub for car rentals and supplies before heading into the high desert.
7days
21stops
2861drive km
Money Savers
- Buy the "America the Beautiful" National Parks Pass ($80) at the first gate. It covers your entrance for all 5 parks and pays for itself by the third stop.
Heads Up
1
Red Rocks and Neon Lights
3 stops · 3h 5m · 293km
2
The Vertical Walls of Zion
3 stops · 40m · 29km
3
Hoodoos and High Altitudes
3 stops · 3h 33m · 276km
4
The Waterpocket Fold
3 stops · 1h 40m · 114km
5
Arches and Balanced Rocks
3 stops · 4h 2m · 344km
6
Islands in the Sky
3 stops · 2h 14m · 162km
7
The Long Road Home
3 stops · 12h · 1500km