Grand Circle Discovery: Red Rocks and Arches
An epic nine-day loop from Las Vegas through Utah's 'Mighty 5' National Parks. This expanded route allows for a deeper exploration of Zion and Moab while significantly reducing driving time during the transition back across the high desert.
Las Vegas -> Zion -> Bryce Canyon -> Scenic Byway 12 -> Capitol Reef -> Moab -> Monroe -> Las Vegas
- Valley of Fire State Park
- Riverside Walk
- Inspiration Point
- Utah Scenic Byway 12
- Capitol Reef Scenic Drive
- Goblin Valley State Park
- Delicate Arch
- Mystic Hot Springs
Neon Lights to Crimson Cliffs
Las Vegas Strip
Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Valley of Fire State Park
Valley of Fire State Park, Overton, Nevada, US
Zion Canyon Scenic Drive
Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, Springdale, Utah, US
The Hanging Gardens of Zion
Riverside Walk
Riverside Walk, Springdale, Utah, US
Canyon Overlook Trail
Canyon Overlook Trail, Springdale, Utah, US
Checkerboard Mesa
Checkerboard Mesa, Springdale, Utah, US
Hoodoos and High Altitudes
Bryce Canyon Scenic Drive
Bryce Canyon Scenic Drive, Bryce, Utah, US
Inspiration Point
Inspiration Point, Bryce, Utah, US
Sunset Point
Sunset Point, Bryce, Utah, US
The All-American Road
Utah Scenic Byway 12
Utah Scenic Byway 12, Escalante, Utah, US
Kiva Coffeehouse
Kiva Coffeehouse, Escalante, Utah, US
Escalante Petrified Forest State Park
Escalante Petrified Forest State Park, Escalante, Utah, US
Orchards and Ancient Reefs
Capitol Reef Scenic Drive
Capitol Reef Scenic Drive, Torrey, Utah, US
Hickman Bridge Trailhead
Hickman Bridge Trailhead, Torrey, Utah, US
Torrey Downtown
Torrey Downtown, Torrey, Utah, US
Goblins and Gateway to Arches
Goblin Valley State Park
Goblin Valley State Park, Green River, Utah, US
The Windows Section
The Windows Section, Moab, Utah, US
Moab Main Street
Moab Main Street, Moab, Utah, US
Arches and Islands in the Sky
Delicate Arch
Delicate Arch, Moab, Utah, US
Grand View Point Overlook
Grand View Point Overlook, Moab, Utah, US
Dead Horse Point State Park
Dead Horse Point State Park, Moab, Utah, US
Slow Drive to the Springs
Wilson Arch
Wilson Arch, Moab, Utah, US
Mystic Hot Springs
Mystic Hot Springs, Monroe, Utah, US
Finger Canyons and Final Stretch
Kolob Canyons Viewpoint
Kolob Canyons Viewpoint, New Harmony, Utah, US
Pioneer Park
Pioneer Park, St. George, Utah, US
Las Vegas Strip
Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
- Zion Canyon Scenic Drive requires a shuttle bus for access during most of the year; park early at the Visitor Center.
- Arches National Park typically requires timed-entry reservations; ensure these are booked months in advance.
- Weather in the high desert can shift rapidly; carry extra water and verify road conditions on Scenic Byway 12.