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.

Start: Los Angeles · End: Los Angeles · October to April. Death Valley not permitted June 1 to September 30. · Difficulty: moderate

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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Day 4

    Grand Canyon — full day

    Grand Canyon Village · 50 km

    • · Hermit Road shuttle
    • · Sunset at Yavapai Point

    Overnight: Trailer Village RV Park

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

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