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Utah'S Mighty 5 Scenic Loop

Experience the majestic red rocks of Utah's five national parks on this iconic loop from Las Vegas. Traverse the spectacular Highway 12, witness towering sandstone arches, and hike through deep slot canyons on a perfectly paced desert adventure.

7days
20stops
1086km

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Springdale · Bryce Canyon City · Torrey · Moab · Cedar City — start and end in Las Vegas.

DAY01

Las Vegas → Zion Canyon

302 km · 3h 14m driving · Overnight in Zion Canyon
  1. 09:00
    Las Vegas Strip· start
  2. 80 km · 50m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Valley of Fire
  4. 222 km · 2h 24m
  5. 15:00
    Zion Canyon· overnight
DAY02

Zion Canyon Scenic Drive → Bryce Canyon

145 km · 2h 5m driving · Overnight in Bryce Canyon
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Zion Canyon Scenic Drive· start
  2. 5.7 km · 9m
  3. 12:00
    Sunset Point
  4. 140 km · 1h 56m
  5. 15:00
    Bryce Canyon· overnight
DAY03

Scenic Byway 12 → Capitol Reef

103 km · 1h 16m driving · Overnight in Capitol Reef
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Scenic Byway 12· start
  2. 80 km · 58m
  3. 12:00
    Kiva Coffeehouse
  4. 22 km · 18m
  5. 15:00
    Capitol Reef· overnight
DAY04

Gifford House → Moab

114 km · 1h 22m driving · Overnight in Moab Downtown
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Gifford House· start
  2. 1.9 km · 3m
  3. 12:00
    Goblin Valley
  4. 112 km · 1h 19m
  5. 15:00
    Moab Downtown· overnight
DAY05

Delicate Arch → Arches

42 km · 49m driving · Overnight in Arches
  1. 09:0011:00
    ⭐ Delicate Arch· start
  2. 30 km · 35m
  3. 12:0014:00
    Devils Garden
  4. 12 km · 14m
  5. 15:00
    Arches· overnight
DAY06

Mesa Arch → Cedar City

66 km · 57m driving · long drive · Overnight in Cedar City Downtown
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Mesa Arch· start
  2. 56 km · 45m
  3. 12:00
    Grand View Point Overlook
  4. 9.6 km · 12m
  5. 15:00
    Cedar City Downtown· overnight
DAY07

Kolob Canyons → Las Vegas

314 km · 2h 54m driving
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Kolob Canyons· start
  2. 31 km · 20m
  3. 12:00
    Seven Magic Mountains
  4. 283 km · 2h 34m
  5. 15:00
    Las Vegas Strip
Booking timeline
Book these before you go
  1. Stay in Springdale · Night 1
  2. Stay in Torrey · Night 3
  3. Stay in Moab · Nights 4-5
Heads Up
  • Day 6: 5h 45m driving — plan rest stops
  • Purchase the America the Beautiful National Parks Pass for $80 to cover all entrance fees.
  • Timed-entry reservations are required for Arches National Park during peak season.
  • Always carry at least one gallon of water per person when hiking in the high desert.
  • Check for seasonal shuttle schedules in Zion and Bryce Canyon to save time on parking.