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Utah Mighty 5 National Parks Loop

A comprehensive 7-day loop from Salt Lake City through Utah's iconic red rock country. Experience the towering cliffs of Zion, the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon, and the dramatic arches of Moab on this classic American road trip.

7days
20stops
930km

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Springdale · Moab — start and end in Salt Lake City.

DAY01

Salt Lake City → Springdale

495 km · 4h 29m driving · Overnight in Springdale Town Center
  1. 09:00
    Salt Lake City· start
  2. 434 km · 3h 45m
  3. 12:00
    Kolob Canyons
  4. 62 km · 44m
  5. 15:00
    ⭐ Springdale Town Center· overnight
DAY02

Zion Canyon → Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel

2.2 km · 5m driving · Overnight in Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel
  1. 09:00
    Zion Canyon· start
  2. 2.2 km · 5m
  3. 12:0014:00
    ⭐ Temple of Sinawava
  5. 15:00
    Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel· overnight
DAY03

Sunset Point → Escalante

Overnight in Escalante
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Sunset Point· start
  3. 12:0014:00
    Navajo Loop
  5. 15:00
    Escalante· overnight
DAY04

Hickman Bridge → Moab

Overnight in Moab Main Street
  1. 09:0011:00
    Hickman Bridge· start
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Fruita Historic District
  5. 15:00
    Moab Main Street· overnight
DAY05

Arches → The Windows Section

30 km · 34m driving · Overnight in The Windows Section
  1. 09:00
    Arches· start
  2. 9 km · 11m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Delicate Arch
  4. 21 km · 23m
  5. 15:00
    The Windows Section· overnight
DAY06

Mesa Arch → Dead Horse Point

84 km · 1h 17m driving · Overnight in Dead Horse Point
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Mesa Arch· start
  2. 75 km · 1h 5m
  3. 12:00
    Grand View Point Overlook
  4. 9.6 km · 12m
  5. 15:00
    Dead Horse Point· overnight
DAY07

Cisco → Salt Lake City

319 km · 3h 11m driving
  1. 09:00
    Cisco Ghost Town· start
  2. 108 km · 1h 6m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Price Canyon Recreation Area
  4. 211 km · 2h 5m
  5. 15:00
    Salt Lake City
Heads Up
  • Book Zion Canyon shuttle tickets and Arches NP timed-entry reservations well in advance.
  • Carry at least one gallon of water per person per day when hiking in high-desert conditions.
  • Check for seasonal flash flood warnings before entering slot canyons or The Narrows.