The Great American Road Trip Challenge~4.5 years · 48 states · one loop
The Desert Southwest

Stop 13 · Days 386–390

Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks

Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks, UT

The start of Utah's 'Mighty 5' — Zion's towering red canyon walls and river narrows, and Bryce's otherworldly amphitheater of orange hoodoos.

Where to stay

  • Springdale (Zion) then a Bryce lodge

    Springdale is at Zion's gate; a lodge sits near Bryce's rim.

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You gotta eat this

  • A Gifford House pie (later at Capitol Reef)

    For now, hearty post-hike fare in Springdale.

The days here

Each day opens its own hour-by-hour page

  1. 386Day 386 — Zion CanyonFull day · 5h planned
  2. 387Day 387 — Angels Landing or the NarrowsFull day · 6h planned
  3. 388Day 388 — Bryce AmphitheaterFull day · 3h planned
  4. 389Day 389 — Free / Hoodoo DayFree day
  5. 390Day 390 — East to Capitol ReefDrive day · 2h 30m drive

What this stop is made of

  • National Parks & Forests
  • Outdoor & Water Activities