![]() ![]() Sitting next to the cool waters of the Colorado River, is the nearest town of Moab with a wide choice of hotels and campgrounds. Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park are neighbors. We’ll start off this Utah national parks road trip with two parks in the southeastern part of the state. Arches and Canyonlands National Parks Hiking Park Avenue in Arches National Park, Utah (Photo: David Ebaugh) Learn more at Start: Salt Lake City, Utahĭiscover an eclectic ecosystem that involves unique coffee houses, artisan cocktails and a short hike that gives you fantastic views of the city. There are driving tours for Arches, Canyonlands, Zion, Bryce Canyon and the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. Road Trip Map Before You GoĮnjoy the freedom of driving your own car while traveling with an entertaining guide that doesn’t take up space. Want to do a similar road trip but go glamping at every stop? Do the Best Southwest Glamping Road Trip. Take the Under Canvas Glamping Version of this Trip Finally, head north towards Torrey, Utah to check Capitol Reef, the final of Utah’s national parks, off your bucket list. Explore Cedar Breaks National Monument and discover solitude in Bryce Canyon. Visit the Grand Canyon’s less-crowded North Rim before heading back into Utah to find adrenaline-fueled adventure in Zion. Continuing south into Arizona, drive through the Navajo Nation and Hopi Reservation to learn more about whose homelands you’re recreating on. This road trip takes you from the capital of Salt Lake City to the red rock country near Moab where Arches and Canyonlands national parks display some of the most stunning rock formations in all of the West as well as incredible night skies. On this 1,200-mile route, you’ll explore six national parks along with countless national monuments, state parks and other public lands in between. ![]() It’s a nature-lover’s dream with plenty of space to find solitude and soak in the quiet beauty of the desert and mountains. This is Utah, where public lands comprise 70% of the state. Aspen leaves quaking in a mountain breeze. Mighty rivers winding their way through steep canyons. Go on a guided hike among sandstone cliffs ranging in color from cream to pink and rusty red, then enjoy ample free time to experience Zion as you wish.Red rock arches silhouetted against a bluebird sky.
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