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Utah Mighty Five Itinerary: Feedback requested

My husband and I are planning an 11-night trip to Utah for October 31-November 11. Flying in and out of Las Vegas. A few years ago, we explored Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon. Focus of this trip is Moab (Arches, Canyonlands, Dead Horse Point), Capitol Reef and a brief stop in Zion on the return to Las Vegas. We are fit and active at 74 and 88, but the days of long hikes are in the past! Looking for a relaxed itinerary with short, gentle walks.

October 31-Fly to Las Vegas and drive directly to St. George

October 31-November 1 St. George 2 nights

November 2-5 Moab 4 nights (no timed entry required)

November 6-7 Torrey 2 nights

November 8-9 Springdale 2 nights

November 10 Las Vegas return car and spend night prior to flying home

I'd appreciate feedback on this tentative itinerary. Are there specific hikes you would recommend for slow walkers? Are there Utah State Parks or other sights you would include in addition to the four national parks? Are there hotels you really like in any of these locations? Thanks!!

Posted by
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Inn on the Cliff at St George. More budget minded? The Courtyard St George. Ivins is nice to explore. There’s an art center, a magnificent outdoor theater and a new golf resort. Explore Snow Canyon.

We’ve stayed at Cable Mountain Lodge in Springdale but it’s been many years.

Posted by
3139 posts

On your drive from St. George over to Moab consider going via Utah Rte. 12 - particularly the section between Bryce and Capitol Reef. It's one of America's great scenic drives and one of the better-kept secrets in the state. An overnight in Escalante would allow a detour into Kodachrome Basin State Park - another little hidden gem.
On your return consider staying in St. George and visiting Snow Canyon State Park - another one of Utah's terrific state parks that by rights deserves NP status but which exists in relative obscurity thanks to all the attention given to the "Mighty Five".

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2122 posts

The Valley of Fire State Park (Nevada) is really a nice stop on the way to St. George.