Utah canyon country road trip
Three bases with a stop in the middle
Day-by-day agenda
Jump to Calendar ViewDay 1 Moab
- Check in and drop your bags Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Take a short orientation walk near the hotel
Downtown Moab, Utah
Skip this block if you arrive later.
- Have dinner near the hotel Main Street, Moab
Day 2 Moab
- Breakfast before the park drive Main Street, Moab
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Check conditions and travel to an open Arches roadside stop
Arches National Park
Confirm park entry, heat, and road notices first.
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Compare sandstone shapes and erosion from a signed public viewpoint
Balanced Rock, Arches National Park
Use a short marked path only if weather and access suit. Stay off the formations.
Official information - Have a packed lunch or eat after returning to town Moab, Utah
- Use a shaded break and review park interpretation material Moab, Utah
- Take an optional café break Main Street, Moab
- Dinner near the hotel Main Street, Moab
Day 3 Moab
- Have breakfast near the hotel Main Street, Moab
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Check fuel, water, and portable meal supplies for the next drive
Moab, Utah
Confirm store and service hours before heading out the next morning.
- Have lunch in Moab Main Street, Moab
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Take a short downtown walk or choose an indoor rest
Downtown Moab, Utah
Avoid exposed walks in high heat.
- Take a seated break and check your next route Moab, Utah
- Dinner near the hotel Main Street, Moab
Day 4 Torrey
- Have breakfast before checking out Main Street, Moab
- Check out and allow time to reach your departure point Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Travel from Moab to Torrey
Moab, Utah
Use the paved route confirmed for your dates. Check Utah road conditions, carry water, and allow time for fuel and lunch. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.
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Check in after reaching the new base
Capitol Reef Resort
Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.
- Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Torrey, Utah
Day 5 Torrey
- Have a later breakfast in Torrey Torrey, Utah
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Check park night-sky guidance and choose a confirmed program if available
Capitol Reef National Park
Use the current program time and check weather and moonlight before fixing evening plans.
Official information - Have lunch in Torrey Torrey, Utah
- Take an easy afternoon break or short town walk Torrey, Utah
- Have dinner before the optional outing Torrey, Utah
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Reserve a flexible night-sky slot if conditions suit
Capitol Reef National Park
Move this window after local darkness and follow a confirmed program or use a permitted public location with safe access. Stay near the hotel if conditions are unsuitable.
Official information
Day 6 Torrey
- Have breakfast before leaving Torrey Torrey, Utah
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Check conditions and travel to an open Capitol Reef stop
Capitol Reef National Park
Check park and road alerts. Use paved access and switch to an indoor or Torrey stop if weather is poor.
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Choose a signed viewpoint or public interpretive stop
Fruita, Capitol Reef National Park
Use an open designated route and avoid washes when flood warnings apply.
Official information - Have a packed lunch or return toward town Torrey, Utah
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Choose a second short viewpoint only if road and weather conditions fit
Capitol Reef National Park
Keep the afternoon flexible and skip any closed or unpaved route.
- Return to Torrey and rest Torrey, Utah
- Dinner near the hotel Torrey, Utah
Day 7 Springdale
- Have breakfast before checking out Torrey, Utah
- Check out and allow time to reach your departure point Capitol Reef Resort
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Travel from Torrey to Springdale
Torrey, Utah
Check open paved routes and elevation-related weather. If your route passes through Zion, check park entry and tunnel restrictions for your vehicle before leaving. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.
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Check in after reaching the new base
Bumbleberry Inn
Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.
- Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale
Day 8 Springdale
- Have an early breakfast in town Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale
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Travel to the visitor center and use the open park transport route
Zion National Park Visitor Center
Check shuttle operations, parking, trail alerts, and weather. Allow extra time for queues.
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Choose a signed canyon viewpoint or open short trail
Zion Canyon
Use current park guidance and choose a route that fits the heat, river, and access conditions.
Official information - Take a packed lunch or return to Springdale for lunch Springdale, Utah
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Choose one shorter viewpoint or use a town fallback
Springdale, Utah
Leave exposed areas if conditions deteriorate.
- Return to the hotel area with time for a break Springdale, Utah
- Dinner near the hotel Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale
Day 9 Springdale
- Breakfast near the hotel Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale
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Check park access and travel to an open canyon stop
Zion National Park Visitor Center
Check shuttle operation, visitor alerts, and heat before leaving.
-
Compare river and sandstone features on a permitted short route
Zion Canyon
Use marked routes and choose a public viewpoint if paths are closed or exposed.
Official information - Take a packed lunch or return toward Springdale Springdale, Utah
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Use a short second stop only if conditions suit
Zion National Park
Keep the afternoon indoors in strong heat or rain.
- Return to Springdale Springdale, Utah
- Dinner near your hotel Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale
Day 10 Springdale
- Have breakfast in Springdale Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale
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Check shuttle stops and supplies for the next park visit
Springdale, Utah
Confirm the operating schedule and plan where you will start and finish.
- Have lunch near the hotel Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale
- Take a short town walk or use a shaded rest break Springdale, Utah
- Take a seated break before dinner Springdale, Utah
- Dinner in Springdale Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale
Day 11 Springdale
- Have breakfast near the hotel Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale
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Take an optional last walk
Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale
Skip the walk if you have an early departure.
- Check out and collect luggage Bumbleberry Inn
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Allow time for onward travel
Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale
Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.
Trip calendar
Suggested schedule · All times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.
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Day 1
Moab
America/Denver Open map for Moab- Check in and drop your bags Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection by Hilton
-
Take a short orientation walk near the hotel
Downtown Moab, Utah
Skip this block if you arrive later.
- Have dinner near the hotel Main Street, Moab
-
Day 2
Moab
America/Denver Open map for Moab- Breakfast before the park drive Main Street, Moab
-
Check conditions and travel to an open Arches roadside stop
Arches National Park
Confirm park entry, heat, and road notices first.
-
Compare sandstone shapes and erosion from a signed public viewpoint
Balanced Rock, Arches National Park
Use a short marked path only if weather and access suit. Stay off the formations.
Official information - Have a packed lunch or eat after returning to town Moab, Utah
- Use a shaded break and review park interpretation material Moab, Utah
- Take an optional café break Main Street, Moab
- Dinner near the hotel Main Street, Moab
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Day 3
Moab
America/Denver Open map for Moab- Have breakfast near the hotel Main Street, Moab
-
Check fuel, water, and portable meal supplies for the next drive
Moab, Utah
Confirm store and service hours before heading out the next morning.
- Have lunch in Moab Main Street, Moab
-
Take a short downtown walk or choose an indoor rest
Downtown Moab, Utah
Avoid exposed walks in high heat.
- Take a seated break and check your next route Moab, Utah
- Dinner near the hotel Main Street, Moab
-
Day 4
Torrey
America/Denver- Have breakfast before checking out Main Street, Moab
- Check out and allow time to reach your departure point Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection by Hilton
-
Travel from Moab to Torrey
Moab, Utah
Use the paved route confirmed for your dates. Check Utah road conditions, carry water, and allow time for fuel and lunch. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.
-
Check in after reaching the new base
Capitol Reef Resort
Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.
- Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Torrey, Utah
-
Day 5
Torrey
America/Denver Open map for Torrey- Have a later breakfast in Torrey Torrey, Utah
-
Check park night-sky guidance and choose a confirmed program if available
Capitol Reef National Park
Use the current program time and check weather and moonlight before fixing evening plans.
Official information - Have lunch in Torrey Torrey, Utah
- Take an easy afternoon break or short town walk Torrey, Utah
- Have dinner before the optional outing Torrey, Utah
-
Reserve a flexible night-sky slot if conditions suit
Capitol Reef National Park
Move this window after local darkness and follow a confirmed program or use a permitted public location with safe access. Stay near the hotel if conditions are unsuitable.
Official information
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Day 6
Torrey
America/Denver Open map for Torrey- Have breakfast before leaving Torrey Torrey, Utah
-
Check conditions and travel to an open Capitol Reef stop
Capitol Reef National Park
Check park and road alerts. Use paved access and switch to an indoor or Torrey stop if weather is poor.
-
Choose a signed viewpoint or public interpretive stop
Fruita, Capitol Reef National Park
Use an open designated route and avoid washes when flood warnings apply.
Official information - Have a packed lunch or return toward town Torrey, Utah
-
Choose a second short viewpoint only if road and weather conditions fit
Capitol Reef National Park
Keep the afternoon flexible and skip any closed or unpaved route.
- Return to Torrey and rest Torrey, Utah
- Dinner near the hotel Torrey, Utah
-
Day 7
Springdale
America/Denver- Have breakfast before checking out Torrey, Utah
- Check out and allow time to reach your departure point Capitol Reef Resort
-
Travel from Torrey to Springdale
Torrey, Utah
Check open paved routes and elevation-related weather. If your route passes through Zion, check park entry and tunnel restrictions for your vehicle before leaving. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.
-
Check in after reaching the new base
Bumbleberry Inn
Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.
- Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale
-
Day 8
Springdale
America/Denver Open map for Springdale- Have an early breakfast in town Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale
-
Travel to the visitor center and use the open park transport route
Zion National Park Visitor Center
Check shuttle operations, parking, trail alerts, and weather. Allow extra time for queues.
-
Choose a signed canyon viewpoint or open short trail
Zion Canyon
Use current park guidance and choose a route that fits the heat, river, and access conditions.
Official information - Take a packed lunch or return to Springdale for lunch Springdale, Utah
-
Choose one shorter viewpoint or use a town fallback
Springdale, Utah
Leave exposed areas if conditions deteriorate.
- Return to the hotel area with time for a break Springdale, Utah
- Dinner near the hotel Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale
-
Day 9
Springdale
America/Denver Open map for Springdale- Breakfast near the hotel Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale
-
Check park access and travel to an open canyon stop
Zion National Park Visitor Center
Check shuttle operation, visitor alerts, and heat before leaving.
-
Compare river and sandstone features on a permitted short route
Zion Canyon
Use marked routes and choose a public viewpoint if paths are closed or exposed.
Official information - Take a packed lunch or return toward Springdale Springdale, Utah
-
Use a short second stop only if conditions suit
Zion National Park
Keep the afternoon indoors in strong heat or rain.
- Return to Springdale Springdale, Utah
- Dinner near your hotel Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale
-
Day 10
Springdale
America/Denver Open map for Springdale- Have breakfast in Springdale Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale
-
Check shuttle stops and supplies for the next park visit
Springdale, Utah
Confirm the operating schedule and plan where you will start and finish.
- Have lunch near the hotel Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale
- Take a short town walk or use a shaded rest break Springdale, Utah
- Take a seated break before dinner Springdale, Utah
- Dinner in Springdale Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale
-
Day 11
Springdale
America/Denver Open map for Springdale- Have breakfast near the hotel Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale
-
Take an optional last walk
Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale
Skip the walk if you have an early departure.
- Check out and collect luggage Bumbleberry Inn
-
Allow time for onward travel
Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale
Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.