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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.
9days
26stops
1473km
Day 1: Las Vegas Strip → Valley of Fire → Zion Canyon Scenic Drive
3h 20min · 307km3 stops
Las Vegas Strip
09:00 – 11:00
50min · 80km
Valley of Fire
12:00 – 14:00
2h 30min · 227km
Zion Canyon Scenic Drive
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Riverside Walk → Canyon Overlook Trail → Checkerboard Mesa
38min · 24km3 stops
Riverside Walk
09:00 – 11:00
11min · 6.9km
Canyon Overlook Trail
12:00 – 14:00
27min · 17km
Checkerboard Mesa
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: Bryce Canyon Scenic Drive → Inspiration Point → Sunset Point
1h 31min · 122km3 stops
Bryce Canyon Scenic Drive
09:00 – 11:00
1h 16min · 109km
Inspiration Point
12:00 – 14:00
15min · 13km
Sunset Point
15:00 – 17:00
Day 4: Utah Scenic Byway 12 → Kiva Coffeehouse → Escalante Petrified Forest
1h 20min · 105km3 stops
Utah Scenic Byway 12
09:00 – 11:00
1h 2min · 82km
Kiva Coffeehouse
12:00 – 14:00
18min · 22km
Escalante Petrified Forest
15:00 – 17:00
Day 5: Capitol Reef Scenic Drive → Hickman Bridge → Torrey Downtown
2h 5min · 138km3 stops
Capitol Reef Scenic Drive
09:00 – 11:00
1h 52min · 128km
Hickman Bridge
12:00 – 14:00
13min · 9.6km
Torrey Downtown
15:00 – 17:00
Day 6: Goblin Valley → The Windows Section → Moab Main Street
3h 22min · 301km3 stops
Goblin Valley
09:00 – 11:00
1h 29min · 127km
The Windows Section
12:00 – 14:00
1h 53min · 173km
Moab Main Street
15:00 – 17:00
Day 7: Delicate Arch → Grand View Point Overlook → Dead Horse Point
1h 48min · 116km3 stops
Delicate Arch
09:00 – 11:00
33min · 29km
Grand View Point Overlook
12:00 – 14:00
1h 15min · 86km
Dead Horse Point
15:00 – 17:00
Day 8: Wilson Arch → Mystic Hot Springs
1h 4min · 89km2 stops
Wilson Arch
09:00 – 11:00
1h 4min · 89km
Mystic Hot Springs
12:00 – 14:00
Day 9: Kolob Canyons Viewpoint → Pioneer Park → Las Vegas Strip
2h 43min · 272km3 stops
Kolob Canyons Viewpoint
09:00 – 11:00
2h · 210km
Pioneer Park
12:00 – 14:00
43min · 62km
Las Vegas Strip
15:00 – 17:00
Heads Up
- 1. Zion Canyon Scenic Drive requires a shuttle bus for access during most of the year; park early at the Visitor Center.
- 2. Arches National Park typically requires timed-entry reservations; ensure these are booked months in advance.
- 3. Weather in the high desert can shift rapidly; carry extra water and verify road conditions on Scenic Byway 12.