US Southwest National Parks Loop

US Southwest

8 days · 2,278 km · 22 stops · best Mar, Apr, May, Oct

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Curated by Lance

updated Oct 2026

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DAY01

Las Vegas → Springdale

260 km · 2h 43m driving · overnight in Springdale

  • Las Vegas
  • Zion Canyon
  • Springdale
DAY02

Canyon Overlook Trail → Checkerboard Mesa

7 km · 10m driving · overnight in Zion National Park

  • Canyon Overlook Trail
  • Checkerboard Mesa
DAY03

Inspiration Point → Bryce Canyon City

215 km · 2h 34m driving · overnight in Bryce Canyon City

  • Inspiration Point
  • Navajo Loop Trail
  • Bryce Canyon City
DAY04

Antelope Canyon → Lake Powell

385 km · 4h 10m driving · overnight in Page

  • Antelope Canyon
  • Horseshoe Bend
  • Lake Powell
DAY05

Forrest Gump Point → The View Hotel

402 km · 4h 9m driving · overnight in Monument Valley

  • Forrest Gump Point
  • Monument Valley
  • The View Hotel
DAY06

Desert View Watchtower → Grand Canyon Village

511 km · 5h 33m driving · overnight in Grand Canyon Village

  • Desert View Watchtower
  • Mather Point
  • Grand Canyon Village
DAY07

Bright Angel Trail → Kingman

166 km · 1h 58m driving · overnight in Kingman

  • Bright Angel Trail
  • Seligman
  • Kingman
DAY08

Hoover Dam → Las Vegas

332 km · 3h 34m driving · end of trip

  • Hoover Dam
  • Seven Magic Mountains
  • Las Vegas

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Heads up

  • Advance reservations are required for Antelope Canyon tours and Zion shuttle buses.
  • Angels Landing requires a permit via a lottery system; check NPS website months in advance.
  • November temperatures vary greatly; expect freezing nights in Bryce and mild days in Vegas.
  • Carry plenty of water and keep your fuel tank above half when driving between Page and Monument Valley.

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