Utah's Mighty Five: Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Parks
Mark S., Past Travelers
Trip Type: Custom-Made Travel
Territory: North America
Region: Desert Southwest
Trip Price: $4,750
Duration: 8 days/7 nights
Trip Begins/Ends: Grand Junction, Colorado / Las Vegas, Nevada
National Parklands: Arches NP;Bryce Canyon NP;Canyonlands NP;Capitol Reef NP;Zion NP;Grand Staircase-Escalante NM
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No Sweat - 1-2 miles of walking or hiking per day, plus easy activities
Nice & Active – 3-6 miles of hiking or walking per day, plus physically active exploration
High Five! – 5-10 miles of hiking per day, plus possible peak bagging or other action-oriented fun
The Energy Index detailed above relates to the level of exertion associated with the sample trip detailed. This would be modified to fit the style and ability of your group as a part of the custom trip planning process
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Arrive into Colorado’s Grand Junction Regional Airport and then make the scenic drive to Moab. On your first full day here, you’ll explore Arches National Park on a guided hike. Follow your knowledgeable guide through natural arches, unique rock formations, and dramatic desert landscapes. The next day, you’ll explore the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park on a full day scenic 4x4 tour. Your guide will help you spot birds, lizards, mule deer, and bighorn sheep living among the incredible landforms.
Today, you’ll explore the lesser-known and spectacular Capitol Reef National Park. Located in the heart of red cliff country, Capitol Reef is a hidden treasure filled with cliffs, canyons, domes, and bridges in the Waterpocket Fold – an incredible 100-mile-long monocline, or wrinkle, in the earth’s crust.
It’s time to migrate to the highest point on your journey – Bryce Canyon National Park – with a scenic drive through remote Southwest Utah. Choose to explore more corners of Capitol Reef before you leave or hit the road to make time to visit the ruggedly beautiful Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Tonight, take in your first views of Bryce Canyon from your accommodation’s spacious deck.
Immerse into the unique landscapes of Bryce Canyon on a half-day privately guided hike. The otherworldly hoodoos, fiery sandstone amphitheaters, and other eroded features make Bryce Canyon hiking trails magical. After your hike, it’s time for the short (72 miles) but oh-so-scenic drive to Zion National Park. The staggering sights in this national park, with its vast peaks and valleys, are a nature lover’s delight. No trip to Zion National Park would be complete without a full day on the trail. Today, you’ll set out on a scenic hiking tour. With an expert guide leading the way, you’ll gain deeper insights into the geological forces at work in this fascinating area and the wildlife that thrives here.
After an optional sunrise hike on your own, it's time to journey home, carrying memories of Utah's Mighty Five. Drive to Las Vegas for departures from Harry Reid International Airport.
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