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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
21stops
931km
Day 1: Salt Lake City → Kolob Canyons → Springdale Town Center
4h 29min · 495km3 stops
Salt Lake City
09:00 – 11:00
3h 45min · 434km
Kolob Canyons
12:00 – 14:00
44min · 62km
Springdale Town Center
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Zion Canyon → Temple of Sinawava → Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel
5min · 2.2km3 stops
Zion Canyon
09:00 – 11:00
5min · 2.2km
Temple of Sinawava
12:00 – 14:00
Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: Sunset Point → Navajo Loop → Escalante
3 stops
Sunset Point
09:00 – 11:00
Navajo Loop
12:00 – 14:00
Escalante
15:00 – 17:00
Day 4: Hickman Bridge → Fruita Historic District → Moab Main Street
3 stops
Hickman Bridge
09:00 – 11:00
Fruita Historic District
12:00 – 14:00
Moab Main Street
15:00 – 17:00
Day 5: Arches → Delicate Arch → The Windows Section
34min · 30km3 stops
Arches
09:00 – 11:00
11min · 9.0km
Delicate Arch
12:00 – 14:00
23min · 21km
The Windows Section
15:00 – 17:00
Day 6: Mesa Arch → Grand View Point Overlook → Dead Horse Point
1h 17min · 84km3 stops
Mesa Arch
09:00 – 11:00
1h 5min · 75km
Grand View Point Overlook
12:00 – 14:00
12min · 9.6km
Dead Horse Point
15:00 – 17:00
Day 7: Cisco Ghost Town → Price Canyon Recreation Area → Salt Lake City
3h 11min · 319km3 stops
Cisco Ghost Town
09:00 – 11:00
1h 6min · 108km
Price Canyon Recreation Area
12:00 – 14:00
2h 5min · 211km
Salt Lake City
15:00 – 17:00
Heads Up
- 1. Book Zion Canyon shuttle tickets and Arches NP timed-entry reservations well in advance.
- 2. Carry at least one gallon of water per person per day when hiking in high-desert conditions.
- 3. Check for seasonal flash flood warnings before entering slot canyons or The Narrows.