Utah National Parks Explorer - 7 Day Itinerary

We recommend flying into Las Vegas, Nevada to start your Utah Might 5 National Park Road Trip! It's the closest major airport to Utah's southernmost national parks, and has direct flights worldwide, usually at reasonable fares.

If you have extra time in Las Vegas before or after your Utah Mighty 5 National Park road trip, a visit to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is a MUST-DO. Info: Entrance fee: $20 (or free with National Parks Pass). Timed Entry reservations required during peak season the Scenic Drive. Recommended Hikes: Calico Tanks: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/nevada/calico-tanks-trail Ice Box Canyon: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/nevada/ice-box-canyon-trail--3 First Creek Canyon: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/nevada/first-creek-trail Pine Creek Canyon: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/nevada/pine-creek-canyon-trail Lost Creek Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/nevada/lost-creek-trail

Valley of Fire State Park is one of our favorite destinations in the southwest! If you only have time for one outdoorsy activity near Las Vegas, make it this one. And if you have to choose just one hike, go with the Fire Wave, White Domes, and Seven Wonders Loop. If nothing else, don't miss the FIRE WAVE! Info: $15 for non-NV vehicles, $10 for NV Vehicles. TIP: Pick a rental car with NV plates to benefit from the discounted price! Recommended Hikes: Fire Wave Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/nevada/fire-wave-trail White Domes Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/nevada/white-domes-trail Fire Wave, White Domes and Seven Wonders Loops: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/nevada/fire-wave-white-domes-seven-wonders-loop Petroglyph Canyon: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/nevada/petroglyph-canyon-via-mouses-tank-trail Rainbow Vista Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/nevada/rainbow-vista-trail Elephant Rock Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/nevada/elephant-rock-trail Atlatl Rock: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/nevada/atlatl-rock--3

Snow Canyon State Park looks like Zion National Park but has a fraction of the crowds. We love this park in southern Utah for hiking and exploring the lava caves!  Info:  $15 entrance fee (or $10 if Utah Resident) Best Hikes:  Scout Cave:  https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/scout-cave-trail Petrified Sand Dunes:  https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/petrified-sand-dune-trail Butterfly Trail:  https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/butterfly-trail Lava Tubes Trail:  https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/lava-tubes-via-lava-flow-trail Jenny's Canyon:  https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/jennys-canyon-trail Tip: Loop the best sites in the park together on this hike! https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/butterfly-lava-flow-overlook-west-canyon-road-and-petrified-dunes-loop

Start your Utah Mighty 5 Road Trip adventure at Zion National Park! Here's how we recommend spending 2.5 days in the park. Of course, more details are listed in each of the locations pinned in this guide! Day 2: Rent an e-bike or take the shuttle to explore Zion Canyon. Day 3:Take a short sunrise hike to the Watchman followed by a water hike adventure in the Narrows Day 4: Depart Zion NP via the Zion scenic drive and a spectacular sunrise hike on the Canyon Overlook trail. Note: If you have a permit for Angels Landing, spend one day of this itinerary doing that. You can simply swap it out for any of the other days listed in. this itinerary. Or, if you're the high energy type, add it to Day 2's activities on this itinerary.