Las Vegas, NV to Zion National Park, UT Road Trip
A 3-day itinerary from Las Vegas, NV to Zion National Park, UT. Drive from Las Vegas to Zion National Park to see the Virgin River Gorge and stunning red rock canyons on this iconic 160-mile Southwest road trip.
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Itinerary
- **Pacing:** Fast-paced desert exploration with 3h 59m of driving and 10h 25m of active visiting. - **Vibe:** High-energy canyon immersion and archaeological discovery. - **Focus:** Adventure-heavy day featuring the red sandstone of Valley of Fire; ensure you have high-traction hiking boots for the rocky terrain. - **Tip:** The Lost City Museum offers a great cool-down period between outdoor hikes; use this time to hydrate before heading to Sheep Canyon.
- Valley of Fire State Park - Overton, Nevada 89040, United States
- Lost City Museum - 721 S Moapa Valley Blvd, Overton, Nevada 89040, United States
- Sheep Canyon Reservoir - Moapa, Nevada 89025, United States
- Foothills Trailhead Parking - Mesquite, Nevada 89027, United States
- 🍽️ Lunch at Subway - 1110 West Pioneer Boulevard, Mesquite
- Thomas Leavitt Memorial Park - Thomas Leavitt Memorial Park, Bunkerville, Nevada 89007, United States
- Mesquite - Nevada, United States
- 🍽️ Dinner at Red Wagon Eats - 401 County Highway 91, Littlefield
- Beaver Dam Lodge
- Grant M Bowler Park - Grant Bowler Co Park, Logandale, Nevada 89021, United States
- Oakey Detention Basin - Las Vegas, Nevada 89146, United States
- Old Spanish Trail Historical Site - 13395 Hwy 91, Las Vegas, Nevada 89165, United States
Day 2 Itinerary
- **Pacing:** Intense, action-packed day with 12h 5m of visit time and 2h 17m of driving. - **Vibe:** A diverse mix of scenic gorge driving, volcanic landscapes, and red sand hiking. - **Focus:** Canyons and conservation areas; Snow Canyon and Red Cliffs offer world-class technical hiking. - **Expert Tip:** The hike to Elephant Arch is sandy and exposed; carry at least two liters of water and wear gaiters if you have them to keep sand out of your boots. - **Expert Tip:** The drive through Virgin River Gorge is spectacular but narrow; stay focused on the road as the limestone cliffs tower directly over the highway.
- 🍳 Breakfast at Alfredo's Mexican Food - 4031 Fleet St, Beaver Dam, Arizona 86432, United States
- Virgin River Gorge - Littlefield, Arizona 86432, United States
- State Line Reservoir - Littlefield, Arizona 86432, United States
- Christensen Park - 3764 S 1470 W, St. George, Utah 84790, United States
- St. George Utah Temple - 250 E 400 S, St. George, Utah 84770, United States
- Snow Canyon State Park - 1002 Snow Canyon Dr, St. George, Utah 84770, United States
- 🍽️ Lunch at The Ledges of St. George - 1585 Ledges Parkway, St. George
- Red Cliffs National Conservation Area - 345 E Riverside Dr, Washington, Utah 84780, United States
- Elephant Arch - Washington, Utah 84780, United States
- Quail Creek State Park - 472 5300 W, Hurricane, Utah 84737, United States
- Dinner at Alfredo's A Mexican Food - 412 W State St, Hurricane, Utah 84737, United States
- Best Western Plus Zion West Hotel - 44 W 500 N, La Verkin, Utah 84745, United States
- Lower Flamingo Detention Basin - Las Vegas, Nevada 89103, United States
- Bowman Reservoir - Logandale, Nevada 89021, United States
- Claim Your Destiny Beer - Las Vegas, Nevada 89165, United States
Day 3 Itinerary
- **Pacing:** Intense Zion immersion with 2h 2m of driving and 11h 40m dedicated to world-class trail exploration. - **Vibe:** The ultimate canyon adventure, hitting the 'Greatest Hits' of Zion National Park from the canyon floor to the high mesas. - **Focus:** Vertical hiking and water features; bring a dry bag for electronics if you plan to get close to the spray at Weeping Rock or Double Falls. - **Expert Tip:** Parking at the Visitor Center fills by 8:00 AM; since your schedule starts then, consider using the Springdale shuttle to ensure you don't lose time hunting for a spot. - **Expert Tip:** End your day at Checkerboard Mesa for sunset; the unique cross-bedding of the sandstone creates incredible shadows for photography as the light fades.
- La Verkin Park - Park, La Verkin, Utah 84745, United States
- Virgin Town Park - 60 100 W, Virgin, Utah 84779, United States
- Zion Canyon Visitor Center - Zion National Park, Springdale, Utah 84767, United States
- Canyon Junction Bridge - Zion – Mount Carmel Hwy Hurricane, Virgin, Utah 84767, United States
- Court of the Patriarchs - Virgin, Utah 84767, United States
- Emerald Pools Trailhead - Virgin, Utah 84779, United States
- Lunch at Zion Lodge and Lunch - Utah, United States
- Weeping Rock Trailhead - Zion National Park, Virgin, Utah 84779, United States
- Double Falls - Virgin, Utah 84779, United States
- Temple of Sinawava - Zion Canyon Scenic Dr, Virgin, Utah 84779, United States
- Canyon Overlook Trail - Springdale, Utah 84767, United States
- Checkerboard Mesa View Area - Zion National Park, Orderville, Utah 84762, United States
- Dinner at Dulivia Ristorante Italiano - 1149-D Zion Park Blvd, Springdale, Utah 84767, United States
- Zion Red Rock Villa - 991 W 230 S, Rockville, Utah 84763, United States
- Vandenberg Detention Basin - North Las Vegas, Nevada 89081, United States
- Sand Hollow State Park - 3351 Sand Hollow Rd, Hurricane, Utah 84737, United States
- Hidden Valley Park - 3505 Barcelona Dr, St. George, Utah 84790, United States
- Grafton Ghost Town - Rockville, Utah 84763, United States
- Las Vegas Motor Speedway - 7000 North Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada 89115, United States
- Springdale - Utah, United States
Desert to Red Rocks
Day 1
- •Pacing: Fast-paced desert exploration with 3h 59m of driving and 10h 25m of active visiting.
- •Vibe: High-energy canyon immersion and archaeological discovery.
- •Focus: Adventure-heavy day featuring the red sandstone of Valley of Fire; ensure you have high-traction hiking boots for the rocky terrain.
Valley of Fire State Park
Lost City Museum
Sheep Canyon Reservoir
Foothills Trailhead Parking
🍽️ Lunch at Subway
Thomas Leavitt Memorial Park
Mesquite
🍽️ Dinner at Red Wagon Eats
Beaver Dam Lodge
Day 2
- •Pacing: Intense, action-packed day with 12h 5m of visit time and 2h 17m of driving.
- •Vibe: A diverse mix of scenic gorge driving, volcanic landscapes, and red sand hiking.
- •Focus: Canyons and conservation areas; Snow Canyon and Red Cliffs offer world-class technical hiking.
🍳 Breakfast at Alfredo's Mexican Food
Virgin River Gorge
State Line Reservoir
Christensen Park
St. George Utah Temple
Snow Canyon State Park
🍽️ Lunch at The Ledges of St. George
Red Cliffs National Conservation Area
Elephant Arch
Quail Creek State Park
Dinner at Alfredo's A Mexican Food
Best Western Plus Zion West Hotel
Day 3
- •Pacing: Intense Zion immersion with 2h 2m of driving and 11h 40m dedicated to world-class trail exploration.
- •Vibe: The ultimate canyon adventure, hitting the 'Greatest Hits' of Zion National Park from the canyon floor to the high mesas.
La Verkin Park
Virgin Town Park
Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Canyon Junction Bridge
Court of the Patriarchs
Emerald Pools Trailhead
Lunch at Zion Lodge and Lunch
Weeping Rock Trailhead
Double Falls
Temple of Sinawava
Canyon Overlook Trail
Checkerboard Mesa View Area
Dinner at Dulivia Ristorante Italiano
Zion Red Rock Villa
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