{"id":17525,"date":"2021-06-07T11:26:37","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T17:26:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/?p=17525"},"modified":"2026-03-02T10:49:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T17:49:26","slug":"8-day-utahs-mighty-5-national-park-road-trip-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-day-utahs-mighty-5-national-park-road-trip-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"8-Day Utah&#8217;s Mighty 5 National Park Road Trip with Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mighty5utahnationalparkswithkids.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mighty5utahnationalparkswithkids-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mighty5utahnationalparkswithkids-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mighty5utahnationalparkswithkids-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mighty5utahnationalparkswithkids-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mighty5utahnationalparkswithkids-640x335.png 640w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mighty5utahnationalparkswithkids.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Utah is home to 5 incredible National Parks &#8211; Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion. While the parks have a common red rock theme, each park&#8217;s beauty is unique to itself. As your family explores each park, you&#8217;ll appreciate the different characteristics of each park&#8217;s landscape and geology. <\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-day-utahs-mighty-5-national-park-road-trip-with-kids\/#Day_1_%E2%80%93_Mighty_5_Road_Trip_Drive_to_Moab\" >Day 1 &#8211; Mighty 5 Road Trip, Drive to Moab<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-day-utahs-mighty-5-national-park-road-trip-with-kids\/#Drive_time\" >Drive time:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-day-utahs-mighty-5-national-park-road-trip-with-kids\/#Day_2_%E2%80%93_Arches_National_Park\" >Day 2 &#8211; Arches National Park<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-day-utahs-mighty-5-national-park-road-trip-with-kids\/#Arches_One_Day_Itinerary\" >Arches One Day Itinerary:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-day-utahs-mighty-5-national-park-road-trip-with-kids\/#Drive_time-2\" >Drive time:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-day-utahs-mighty-5-national-park-road-trip-with-kids\/#Day_3_%E2%80%93_Canyonlands_National_Park\" >Day 3 &#8211; Canyonlands National Park&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-day-utahs-mighty-5-national-park-road-trip-with-kids\/#Canyonlands_One_Day_Itinerary\" >Canyonlands One Day Itinerary:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-day-utahs-mighty-5-national-park-road-trip-with-kids\/#Drive_time-3\" >Drive time:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-day-utahs-mighty-5-national-park-road-trip-with-kids\/#Day_4_%E2%80%93_Capitol_Reef_National_Park\" >Day 4 &#8211; Capitol Reef National Park<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-day-utahs-mighty-5-national-park-road-trip-with-kids\/#Capitol_Reef_One_Day_Itinerary\" >Capitol Reef One Day Itinerary:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-day-utahs-mighty-5-national-park-road-trip-with-kids\/#Drive_time-4\" >Drive time:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-day-utahs-mighty-5-national-park-road-trip-with-kids\/#Day_5_%E2%80%93_Bryce_Canyon_National_Park\" >Day 5 &#8211;&nbsp;Bryce Canyon National Park<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-day-utahs-mighty-5-national-park-road-trip-with-kids\/#Bryce_Canyon_One_Day_Itinerary\" >Bryce Canyon One Day Itinerary:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-day-utahs-mighty-5-national-park-road-trip-with-kids\/#Drive_time-5\" >Drive time:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-day-utahs-mighty-5-national-park-road-trip-with-kids\/#Day_6_and_7_%E2%80%93_Zion_National_Park_2_days\" >Day 6 and 7 &#8211; Zion National Park, 2 days<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-day-utahs-mighty-5-national-park-road-trip-with-kids\/#Zion_One-Day_Itinerary\" >Zion One-Day Itinerary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-day-utahs-mighty-5-national-park-road-trip-with-kids\/#Zion_Two-Day_Itinerary\" >Zion Two-Day Itinerary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-day-utahs-mighty-5-national-park-road-trip-with-kids\/#Day_8_%E2%80%93_Drive_Home\" >Day 8 &#8211; Drive Home<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/8-day-utahs-mighty-5-national-park-road-trip-with-kids\/#Pin_now_for_later\" >Pin now for later!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>This 8-day road trip is jam-packed with activities. You might want to extend your visit to each park to a second day, depending on your family&#8217;s travel style. Big outdoor-loving families may not think that one day is enough in each park, while those with smaller kids may find that one day is perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of the five parks has a detailed guide available\u2014explore each guide to customize and refine your itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each day includes some hiking and travel time. We recommend hiking in the morning and leaving the park by 3 pm to drive to the next national park during the heat of the day. In the evening, when you arrive at your destination for the next day, visit the park for a few hours to drive to a few outlooks, hike an easy trail, watch the sunset, and view the stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mighty5npmap.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1003\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mighty5npmap.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mighty5npmap.png 1003w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mighty5npmap-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mighty5npmap-768x494.png 768w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mighty5npmap-640x412.png 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1003px) 100vw, 1003px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-day-1-mighty-5-road-trip-drive-to-moab\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1_%E2%80%93_Mighty_5_Road_Trip_Drive_to_Moab\"><\/span>Day 1 &#8211; Mighty 5 Road Trip, Drive to Moab <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack up the kids, your favorite hiking gear, sunscreen, and water bottles. Day one is all about heading to <a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/advanced-search\/search-results?order=distance&amp;dir=1&amp;query=all&amp;jr_address=Moab%2C+UT%2C+USA&amp;jr_radius=20&amp;jr_latitude=38.5733155&amp;jr_longitude=-109.5498395\">Moab<\/a>, Utah to start your 5 park visit. If you have time, visit Arches for a few hours in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-drive-time\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drive_time\"><\/span>Drive time:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From <a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/5-day-salt-lake-city-family-friendly-itinerary-for-exploring-the-utah-capital-with-kids\/\">Salt Lake City<\/a> to Moab &#8211; 233 miles or a 3.75-hour drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/5-days-in-denver-a-family-friendly-guide-to-the-mile-high-city-plus-25-fun-activities-and-map\/\">Denver<\/a> to Moab &#8211; 355 miles or a 5.5-hour drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If starting in Las Vegas, visit Bryce National Park first &#8211; 160 miles or a 2.5-hour drive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bigstock-The-Usa-Southwest-Arches-Natio-411959341.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bigstock-The-Usa-Southwest-Arches-Natio-411959341.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bigstock-The-Usa-Southwest-Arches-Natio-411959341.jpg 900w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bigstock-The-Usa-Southwest-Arches-Natio-411959341-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bigstock-The-Usa-Southwest-Arches-Natio-411959341-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bigstock-The-Usa-Southwest-Arches-Natio-411959341-640x427.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-day-2-arches-national-park\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2_%E2%80%93_Arches_National_Park\"><\/span>Day 2 &#8211; Arches National Park <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Delicate Arch famously appears on Utah license plates, but did you know there are more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches in the park? You\u2019ll also see massive fins, giant balanced rocks, monoliths, and pinnacles as your big family explores this grand park.\u00a0Read our full <a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/big-family-guide-to-arches-national-park-with-kids-what-you-need-to-know-to-plan-your-trip-plus-12-tips\/\">Arches guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-arches-one-day-itinerary\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arches_One_Day_Itinerary\"><\/span>Arches One Day Itinerary:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drive to the Devils Garden Trailhead and hike to Landscape Arch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hike Sand Dune Arch and Broken Arch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stop at Fiery Furnace Viewpoint and Salt Valley Overlook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View Delicate Arch from Upper and Lower Viewpoints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drive to The Windows Section to view the North and South Window and Double Arch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stop at the Garden of Eden parking lot for 360-degree views<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drive to the Petrified Dunes Viewpoint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the La Sal Mountains Viewpoint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stop at the Visitor Center to become a Junior Ranger. Open daily from 9 am to 4 pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-drive-time-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drive_time-2\"><\/span>Drive time:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No drive time today! Stay in <a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/advanced-search\/search-results?order=distance&amp;dir=1&amp;query=all&amp;jr_address=Moab%2C+UT%2C+USA&amp;jr_radius=20&amp;jr_latitude=38.5733155&amp;jr_longitude=-109.5498395\">Moab <\/a>and rest up for Canyonlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Canyonlands-National-Park-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Canyonlands-National-Park-1024x507.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Canyonlands-National-Park-1024x507.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Canyonlands-National-Park-300x148.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Canyonlands-National-Park-768x380.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Canyonlands-National-Park-1536x760.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Canyonlands-National-Park-2048x1013.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Canyonlands-National-Park-640x317.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-day-3-canyonlands-national-park\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3_%E2%80%93_Canyonlands_National_Park\"><\/span>Day 3 &#8211; Canyonlands National Park&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Canyonlands National Park encompasses 257,640 acres of rugged land. Divided into four districts by the Green and Colorado Rivers, two canyons separate the very different parts of the park: The Needles on the east, The Maze on the west, the two rivers, and the most visited area, Island in the Sky on the north. Plan your visit with our <a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/canyonlands-national-park-guide-with-kids-plus-10-tips-to-help-you-plan-your-trip\/\">Canyonlands guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-canyonlands-one-day-itinerary\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Canyonlands_One_Day_Itinerary\"><\/span>Canyonlands One Day Itinerary:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hike Mesa Arch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hike a moderate trail or 2-3 more easy trails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit every overlook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stop at the Visitor Center, open year-round, and earn a&nbsp;Junior Ranger&nbsp;badge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-drive-time-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drive_time-3\"><\/span>Drive time:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Drive the 2.5 hours to Torrey, UT. Eat at <a href=\"https:\/\/brokenspurinn.com\/the-steakhouse\/\">Broken Spur Steakhouse<\/a> for dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cassidy-Arch-in-Capitol-Reef-NP.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cassidy-Arch-in-Capitol-Reef-NP.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cassidy-Arch-in-Capitol-Reef-NP.jpg 900w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cassidy-Arch-in-Capitol-Reef-NP-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cassidy-Arch-in-Capitol-Reef-NP-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cassidy-Arch-in-Capitol-Reef-NP-640x427.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-day-4-capitol-reef-national-park\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_4_%E2%80%93_Capitol_Reef_National_Park\"><\/span>Day 4 &#8211; Capitol Reef National Park <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Capitol Reef National Park offers magnificent views of red rock cliffs, canyons, domes, and bridges. The star of the park is the Waterpocket Fold. This 100-mile-long buckle in the earth\u2019s surface reveals multiple rock layers and creates deep narrow canyons and formations. Read <a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/capitol-reef-national-park-guide-10-activities-to-do-with-kids-plus-12-tips-for-visiting-and-maps\/\">our guide to Capitol Reef<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-capitol-reef-one-day-itinerary\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capitol_Reef_One_Day_Itinerary\"><\/span> Capitol Reef One Day Itinerary:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stop at the Visitor Center to get a map and check conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drive back to UT-24 to hike to either Hickman Bridge or Cassidy Arch. If you started early, you might get both of these done before lunch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat lunch in the picnic area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drive the Scenic Drive in the heat of the day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View the Petroglyphs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the Fruita Historic District<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit Gooseneck Overlook and Sunset Point<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-drive-time-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drive_time-4\"><\/span>Drive time:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take Scenic Byway 12 to Bryce Canyon; it&#8217;s a fantastic 2.5-hour drive. Stay in <a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/bryce-canyon-national-park-big-family-hotels-sleep-5-6-7-8\">Bryce Canyon City<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/brycecanyonnationalparkview.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/brycecanyonnationalparkview-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/brycecanyonnationalparkview-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/brycecanyonnationalparkview-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/brycecanyonnationalparkview-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/brycecanyonnationalparkview-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/brycecanyonnationalparkview-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/brycecanyonnationalparkview.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-day-5-bryce-canyon-national-park\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_5_%E2%80%93_Bryce_Canyon_National_Park\"><\/span>Day 5 &#8211;&nbsp;Bryce Canyon National Park <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors come to see the star of the park, the abundant hoodoos. While you\u2019ve seen pictures of the famous Bryce Amphitheater, there\u2019s nothing like seeing the venue in person. An early morning visit will leave you jaw-dropped by the beauty of red-rock spires, pinnacles, and hoodoos. Plan your visit with our <a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/bryce-canyon-national-park-guide-with-kids-plus-15-tips-for-visiting-map-and-itinerary\/\">Bryce Canyon guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bryce-canyon-one-day-itinerary\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bryce_Canyon_One_Day_Itinerary\"><\/span>Bryce Canyon One Day Itinerary:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Beat the crowds, head out to Bryce Point as early as possible for your crew<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit Inspiration, Sunset, and Sunrise Points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hike Rim Trail to all Bryce Amphitheater viewpoints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the Navajo Loop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trek up Queens Garden Trail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the Scenic Drive during the heat of the day from Yovimpa Point to the Visitor Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stop at the Visitors Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-drive-time-3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drive_time-5\"><\/span>Drive time:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-\">Short drive today! Drive the 73 miles to Zion, which should take about 1.5 hours. Stay in <a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/zion-national-park-big-family-hotels-sleep-5-6-7-8\">Springdale, UT<\/a>. Eat at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flanigans.com\/dining\/\">Flanigan&#8217;s Spotted Dog Cafe<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Canyon-Overlook-In-Autumn-Zion.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Canyon-Overlook-In-Autumn-Zion.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Canyon-Overlook-In-Autumn-Zion.jpg 900w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Canyon-Overlook-In-Autumn-Zion-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Canyon-Overlook-In-Autumn-Zion-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Canyon-Overlook-In-Autumn-Zion-640x427.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-day-6-and-7-zion-national-park-2-days\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_6_and_7_%E2%80%93_Zion_National_Park_2_days\"><\/span>Day 6 and 7 &#8211; Zion National Park, 2 days<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Zion National Park\u2019s dramatic landscape offers iconic scenery that calms the soul. Sheer sandstone cliffs, pine and juniper-dotted slopes, waterfalls, and river combine as gorgeous backdrops for a memorable vacation. We loved Zion and think it deserves two days to visit.\u00a0Read our full <a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/zion-national-park-guide-with-kids-where-to-hike-and-10-tips-for-visiting-map\/\">guide for visiting Zion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zion-one-day-itinerary\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zion_One-Day_Itinerary\"><\/span>Zion One-Day Itinerary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit as early as possible as any available parking is filled fast. The park will then limit car access to the park.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hike one or two of the easy hikes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat your packed lunch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drive the beautiful Zion \u2013 Mt Carmel Highway and stop at the overlooks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a free Junior Range handbook at the visitor centers to earn a badge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zion-two-day-itinerary\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zion_Two-Day_Itinerary\"><\/span>Zion Two-Day Itinerary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the above, add some of the following activities for your second day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hike a harder trail or a more time-consuming trail. We suggest The Narrows first thing in the morning and following it until someone cries. (Just kidding, it\u2019s not that bad.) Remember that when you decide you are done, that point is your halfway point as you have to hike back to the trailhead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enjoy the Zion Scenic Drive on a shuttle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the Zion Human History Museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drive through Zion \u2013 Mount Carmel Highway again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-day-8-drive-home\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_8_%E2%80%93_Drive_Home\"><\/span>Day 8 &#8211; Drive Home <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on where you started, on day 7, you could start driving home, or you could stay one more night to relax by the pool and drive all the way home on day 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Springdale, UT to Salt Lake City &#8211; 4.5-hour drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To Denver &#8211; 9-hour drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To Las Vegas &#8211; 2.5-hour drive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pin-now-for-later\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pin_now_for_later\"><\/span>Pin now for later!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/utahmighty5nationalparkswithkids.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/utahmighty5nationalparkswithkids-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/utahmighty5nationalparkswithkids-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/utahmighty5nationalparkswithkids-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/utahmighty5nationalparkswithkids-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/utahmighty5nationalparkswithkids-640x960.png 640w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/utahmighty5nationalparkswithkids.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Utah is home to 5 incredible National Parks &#8211; Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion. 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