Utah's Mighty 5 – Field-Tested Guide

Utah's Mighty 5 is one of the great American road trips. Most people underplan it. Five national parks, 760 miles, and more logistics than most guides bother to cover – permits, timed entries, shuttle systems, flash flood closures, and a route order that either makes the trip flow or costs you a full day. This guide handles all of it. We've driven the route, hiked the trails, and made the mistakes so you don't have to. Every section is written to answer the question you'd actually ask standing in a parking lot at 7am: what do I do first, and what do I skip? What's inside: The full 760-mile route from Salt Lake City to Las Vegas, with scenic alternatives and fuel stops called out The recommended park order – and exactly why it matters Top hikes in every park, ranked by payoff, with honest distances and difficulty Permits, reservations, and timed-entry requirements updated for 2026 What to do if the plan breaks – road closures, weather, sold-out lodging Logistics chapter: where to stay, when to go, and what the trip actually costs 45 pages. No filler. May 2026 Edition. Published by PARKS Atlas x US Park Pass – field-tested guides for people who actually go. Note: This is a digital product. Your PDF downloads immediately after purchase – no shipping, no waiting. Early purchasers receive all future updates and expansions to this guide for free. Tip: Pair it with the America the Beautiful Pass to cover all five park entrance fees in one purchase.