United States · 7 days · 2,456 km · Loop
LA Loop — Joshua Tree, Sedona, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas and Death Valley
The great Southwest loop from Los Angeles in 7 days: Joshua Tree (Mojave + Colorado deserts), Sedona (red rocks), Grand Canyon South Rim, Las Vegas Strip and Death Valley (Badwater Basin, lowest point in North America). 2,456 km. Based on El Monte RV.
Highlights
- Joshua Tree (Mojave and Colorado deserts)
- Hidden Valley, Barker Dam, Ryan Mountain
- International Dark Sky Park stargazing
- Montezuma Castle (cliff dwellings)
- Cathedral Rock + Devil's Bridge (Sedona)
- Bell Rock + Courthouse Butte
- Grand Canyon Mather Point + Hermit's Rest
- Las Vegas Strip
- Zabriskie Point + Badwater Basin
- Artist's Palette (technicolor hills)
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Los Angeles → Joshua Tree NP
Los Angeles → Joshua Tree · 220 km
- · Palm Springs (refuel)
- · Joshua Tree Hidden Valley hike
- · Stargazing at Black Rock or Jumbo Rocks
Overnight: Black Rock / Jumbo Rocks Campground
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Day 2
Joshua Tree → Sedona, AZ
Joshua Tree → Sedona · 580 km
- · Montezuma Castle National Monument
- · Cathedral Rock at sunset
- · Devil's Bridge Trail
Overnight: Rancho Sedona RV Park
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Day 3
Sedona → Grand Canyon (South Rim)
Sedona → Grand Canyon Village · 180 km
- · Mather Point at sunrise
- · Grandview Point
- · Hermit's Rest
Overnight: Trailer Village RV Park
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Day 4
Grand Canyon — full day
Grand Canyon Village · 50 km
- · Hermit Road shuttle
- · Sunset at Yavapai Point
Overnight: Trailer Village RV Park
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Day 5
Grand Canyon → Las Vegas
Grand Canyon Village → Las Vegas · 450 km
- · Cross Hoover Dam
- · The Strip at sunset
Overnight: Las Vegas KOA at Sam's Town
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Day 6
Las Vegas → Death Valley NP
Las Vegas → Furnace Creek · 200 km
- · Zabriskie Point
- · Badwater Basin (-282 ft)
- · Artist's Palette
Overnight: Furnace Creek Campground
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Day 7
Death Valley → Los Angeles (drop-off)
Furnace Creek → Los Angeles · 480 km
- · Mojave Desert
- · San Bernardino Valley
- · Drop-off at Dockweiler RV Park