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Utah

Desert Southwest

Utah

  • Springdale
  • Moab
  • Torrey
  • Bryce Canyon City

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About Utah

Top Places To See or Explore

  • Zion
  • Arches
  • Bryce Canyon
  • Delicate Arch
  • Scenic Byway 12
Best time to go:
April to May and September to October
Getting there:
Las Vegas is 2.5 hours from Zion; SLC is 4 hours from Moab

Planning a Trip to Utah

Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands sit roughly in a line across southern Utah. You can drive all five in a week and the landscape never repeats itself.

What to Do in Utah

  1. Ride the first Zion shuttle of the day

    Cars are banned in the canyon. The first bus beats the heat.

  2. Drop into the Bryce amphitheatre at sunrise

    The Navajo Loop puts you among the hoodoos. Under two miles.

  3. Drive Scenic Byway 12 between the parks

    The Hogback near Boulder is a ridge with a drop on both sides.

  4. Book Delicate Arch for last light

    Three miles over slickrock with no shade. Carry extra water.

Common Questions About Utah

When is the best time to visit Utah?
April to May and September to October.
How do you get to Utah?
Las Vegas is 2.5 hours from Zion; SLC is 4 hours from Moab.
Where should you stay in Utah?
Good bases are Springdale, Moab, Torrey and Bryce Canyon City. The places I'd book first are Zion A-Frame, Amangiri, Narrows A-Frame and ULUM Moab.

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