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Mighty 5 Loop

A 7-day driving loop from Las Vegas through Utah’s Mighty 5: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches, with time to actually breathe between red-rock stops.

7days
23stops
DAY01

Depart → Springdale

Overnight in Springdale
  1. 09:00
    Depart· start
  3. 13:00
    ⭐ Zion Canyon
  5. 15:30
    Zion Canyon Scenic Drive
  7. 17:30
    Springdale· overnight
Accommodation
Springdale
Costs
Today's food/tips/budget
Buy groceries or trail snacks before leaving Vegas or in Springdale; food gets pricier once you’re right at the park gate
DAY02

Depart → Tonight stay

Overnight in Tonight stay
  1. 08:00
    Depart· start
  3. 08:30
    ⭐ The Narrows Riverside Walk
  5. 12:30
    Canyon Overlook Trail
  7. 15:30
    Checkerboard Mesa
  9. Tonight stay· overnight
Accommodation
East Zion or Mount Carmel Junction
DAY03

Depart → Inspiration Point

Overnight in Inspiration Point
  1. 08:30
    Depart· start
  3. 10:30
    ⭐ Bryce Canyon Amphitheater
  5. 14:30
    Bryce Point
  7. 16:30
    Inspiration Point· overnight
Accommodation
Bryce Canyon City or Tropic
DAY04

Depart → Capitol Reef National Park

Overnight in Capitol Reef National Park Scenic Drive
  1. 08:30
    Depart· start
  3. 10:30
    ⭐ Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
  5. 13:30
    Boulder Mountain / Highway 12 Overlooks
  7. 16:30
    Capitol Reef National Park Scenic Drive· overnight
Accommodation
Torrey
DAY05

Depart → Moab

Overnight in Moab
  1. 08:30
    Depart· start
  3. 09:00
    ⭐ Capitol Reef National Park
  5. 13:30
    Goblin Valley
  7. 17:30
    Moab· overnight
Accommodation
Moab north side or downtown
Food
  • Capitol Reef’s Fruita area · sometimes has seasonal treats, but don’t count on specific availability; carry lunch so you’re not timing the day around food.
DAY06

Depart → Dead Horse Point

Overnight in Dead Horse Point
  1. 08:00
    Depart· start
  3. 09:00
    ⭐ Mesa Arch
  5. 11:30
    Grand View Point Overlook
  7. 15:00
    Dead Horse Point· overnight
Accommodation
Moab
DAY07

Depart → Las Vegas

  1. 07:00
    Depart· start
  3. 07:30
    Arches National Park
  5. 11:30
    Green River
  7. 17:30
    Las Vegas
Accommodation
Las Vegas Strip or near the airport
Heads Up
  • Day 7: 7h 59m driving — plan rest stops
  • Buy or use an America the Beautiful pass if you’ll visit multiple national parks
  • carry more water than you think
  • check current trail, shuttle, and timed-entry rules before each park day
  • book lodging early around Springdale, Bryce, Torrey, and Moab