United States · 9 days · 1,400 km · One-way
Utah Mighty Five — the 5 national parks in 9 days
USA's densest concentration of dramatic landscapes. Zion (red canyons), Bryce Canyon (hoodoos), Capitol Reef (Waterpocket Fold), Canyonlands (Island in the Sky), Arches (2,000+ natural arches). 9 days is the reasonable minimum to do justice to all five.
Highlights
- Zion The Narrows + Angels Landing
- Bryce Canyon hoodoos at sunrise
- Capitol Reef Waterpocket Fold
- Canyonlands Mesa Arch at sunrise
- Arches Delicate Arch at sunset
- Goblin Valley State Park (extra stop)
- Dead Horse Point (near Canyonlands)
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Las Vegas → Zion NP
Las Vegas → Springdale · 270 km
Overnight: Watchman Campground
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Day 2
Zion (The Narrows / Angels Landing)
Springdale · 30 km
Overnight: Watchman Campground
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Day 3
Zion → Bryce Canyon
Springdale → Bryce Canyon · 130 km
- · Sunset Point at sunset
Overnight: North Campground
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Day 4
Bryce Canyon — sunrise + Navajo Loop
Bryce Canyon · 30 km
Overnight: North Campground
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Day 5
Bryce → Capitol Reef
Bryce Canyon → Torrey · 200 km
- · Scenic Drive
- · Hickman Bridge
Overnight: Fruita Campground
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Day 6
Capitol Reef → Canyonlands (Island in the Sky)
Torrey → Moab · 230 km
- · Mesa Arch
- · Dead Horse Point
Overnight: Spanish Trail RV Park
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Day 7
Arches NP — full day
Moab · 80 km
- · Delicate Arch hike
- · Windows Loop
- · Devil's Garden Trail
Overnight: Spanish Trail RV Park
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Day 8
Moab → Goblin Valley → Salt Lake
Moab → Salt Lake City · 380 km
- · Goblin Valley State Park
Overnight: Salt Lake City KOA
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Day 9
Salt Lake City — drop-off
Salt Lake City · 30 km