Road trip · Southern Utah
Utah Mighty 5 Road Trip Loop
The loop
All five of Utah's national parks in one drive: Zion's canyon walls, Bryce Canyon's hoodoos, Capitol Reef's orchards and slickrock, then Arches and Canyonlands near Moab.
Overview line between stops, not turn-by-turn directions.
Stop by stop
- 1
Zion National Park
Suggested: 3 days (full guide: 3–4 days)
Advance Permit Planning for Angels Landing and Canyon Access
~54 mi straight-line from Zion National Park
2Bryce Canyon National Park
Suggested: 2 days (full guide: 2–3 days)
~67 mi straight-line from Bryce Canyon National Park
3Capitol Reef National Park
Suggested: 2 days (full guide: 2–3 days)
~95 mi straight-line from Capitol Reef National Park
4Arches National Park
Suggested: 1 day (full guide: 1–2 days)
Planning Your Entry: Arches Timed Entry and Park Access
~41 mi straight-line from Arches National Park
5Canyonlands National Park
Suggested: 2 days (full guide: 2–4 days)
Distinguish District Entry and Backcountry Permits
Quick answers
How many days do I need for the Utah Mighty 5 Road Trip Loop?
Plan about 10 days to give each of the 5 stops its suggested minimum time, plus extra if you add rest days.
Which order should I visit the stops in?
Zion National Park, then Bryce Canyon National Park, then Capitol Reef National Park, then Arches National Park, then Canyonlands National Park. The order keeps each leg as short as possible.
Do any stops on this loop need reservations?
Check booking rules early for Zion National Park, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park. Each stop's guide links to the official source.