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Red Rocks & Painted Deserts

A grand loop through the iconic landscapes of the American Southwest, covering the 'Mighty 5' national parks of Utah and the dramatic vistas of Monument Valley.

7days
24stops
1710km
DAY01

Depart → Springdale

29 km · 43m driving · Overnight in Springdale
  1. 09:00
    Depart· start
  2. 9.8 km · 15m
  3. 12:00
    Zion Canyon
  4. 11 km · 18m
  5. 15:30
    Canyon Overlook Trail
  6. 7.3 km · 10m
  7. 17:30
    Springdale· overnight
Accommodation
Springdale
DAY02

Zion-Mount Carmel Highway → Inspiration Point

109 km · 1h 59m driving · Overnight in Inspiration Point
  1. 09:00
    Zion-Mount Carmel Highway· start
  3. 11:30
    Bryce Canyon National Park
  4. 109 km · 1h 59m
  5. 16:00
    Inspiration Point· overnight
Accommodation
Bryce Canyon City
DAY03

Highway 12 Scenic Byway → Capitol Reef National Park

Overnight in Capitol Reef National Park
  1. 09:00
    Highway 12 Scenic Byway· start
  3. 13:00
    Kiva Coffeehouse
  5. 15:30
    Capitol Reef National Park· overnight
Accommodation
Torrey
DAY04

Goblin Valley → Delicate Arch

295 km · 3h 13m driving · Overnight in Delicate Arch
  1. 09:00
    Goblin Valley· start
  2. 127 km · 1h 28m
  3. 14:00
    Arches National Park
  4. 168 km · 1h 45m
  5. 17:30
    Delicate Arch· overnight
Accommodation
Moab
DAY05

Canyonlands National Park → Dead Horse Point

114 km · 1h 44m driving · Overnight in Dead Horse Point
  1. 09:00
    Canyonlands National Park· start
  2. 37 km · 39m
  3. 13:00
    Grand View Point Overlook
  4. 77 km · 1h 5m
  5. 16:00
    Dead Horse Point· overnight
Accommodation
Moab
DAY06

Moab to Monument Valley → Kayenta

142 km · 2h 3m driving · Overnight in Kayenta
  1. 09:00
    Moab to Monument Valley· start
  2. 69 km · 43m
  3. 12:00
    Forrest Gump Point
  5. 14:00
    Monument Valley
  6. 73 km · 1h 20m
  7. 17:30
    Kayenta· overnight
Accommodation
Kayenta
DAY07

Page → Las Vegas

1021 km · 10h 3m driving · long drive
  1. 08:30
    Page, Arizona· start
  2. 160 km · 1h 32m
  3. 12:00
    Kanab
  4. 229 km · 2h 15m
  5. 15:00
    Valley of Fire
  6. 632 km · 6h 16m
  7. 18:00
    Las Vegas
Accommodation
Las Vegas Strip
Heads Up
  • Day 7: 10h 56m driving — plan rest stops
  • Buy an "America the Beautiful" National Park Pass ($80) at your first stop to save on entry fees.
  • Book your Arches National Park entry slot months in advance!