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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
21stops
1086km
Day 1: Las Vegas Strip → Valley of Fire → Zion Canyon
3h 14min · 302km3 stops
Las Vegas Strip
09:00 – 11:00
50min · 80km
Valley of Fire
12:00 – 14:00
2h 24min · 222km
Zion Canyon
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Zion Canyon Scenic Drive → Sunset Point → Bryce Canyon
2h 5min · 145km3 stops
Zion Canyon Scenic Drive
09:00 – 11:00
9min · 5.7km
Sunset Point
12:00 – 14:00
1h 56min · 140km
Bryce Canyon
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: Scenic Byway 12 → Kiva Coffeehouse → Capitol Reef
1h 16min · 103km3 stops
Scenic Byway 12
09:00 – 11:00
58min · 80km
Kiva Coffeehouse
12:00 – 14:00
18min · 22km
Capitol Reef
15:00 – 17:00
Day 4: Gifford House → Goblin Valley → Moab Downtown
1h 22min · 114km3 stops
Gifford House
09:00 – 11:00
3min · 1.9km
Goblin Valley
12:00 – 14:00
1h 19min · 112km
Moab Downtown
15:00 – 17:00
Day 5: Delicate Arch → Devils Garden → Arches
49min · 42km3 stops
Delicate Arch
09:00 – 11:00
35min · 30km
Devils Garden
12:00 – 14:00
14min · 12km
Arches
15:00 – 17:00
Day 6: Mesa Arch → Grand View Point Overlook → Cedar City Downtown
57min · 66km3 stops
Mesa Arch
09:00 – 11:00
45min · 56km
Grand View Point Overlook
12:00 – 14:00
12min · 9.6km
Cedar City Downtown
15:00 – 17:00
Day 7: Kolob Canyons → Seven Magic Mountains → Las Vegas Strip
2h 54min · 314km3 stops
Kolob Canyons
09:00 – 11:00
20min · 31km
Seven Magic Mountains
12:00 – 14:00
2h 34min · 283km
Las Vegas Strip
15:00 – 17:00
Heads Up
- 1. Purchase the America the Beautiful National Parks Pass for $80 to cover all entrance fees.
- 2. Timed-entry reservations are required for Arches National Park during peak season.
- 3. Always carry at least one gallon of water per person when hiking in the high desert.
- 4. Check for seasonal shuttle schedules in Zion and Bryce Canyon to save time on parking.
- 5. Day 6: 5h 45m driving — plan rest stops