High Five, Utah!
Hike the Mighty Five National Parks
It’s like a divine hand came down and chiseled Utah out from the sandstone. Over 150 million years, the rock layers of the Colorado Plateau were uplifted, cracked and carved by the erosive forces of wind and water—unleashing a spectrum of cliffs and canyons shaded in bright red, white, and pink.
The colorful geological staircase rises and falls to produce Utah’s Mighty Five: Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion. It’s hard to imagine a single itinerary could hold so many bucket list sites, but this 380-mile westward journey across the baking heart of Utah does just that.
Geological miracles a sandstone’s throw away
Embark on an all-star tour of Southern Utah that will see you exploring everything from the looming arches of the Moab Desert to the crimson-colored walls of Zion Canyon. All the while, you’ll be sleeping in cozy tents and cabins under the starlit sky.
Utah’s Mighty Five form the better part of the Grand Circle, a ring of national parks that straddles the border of the Four Corners. Step inside its arid arena and let the vibrant sandstone layers take you on a voyage spanning eons of geologic time.
- FIVE NATIONAL PARKS
- SANDSTONE FORMATIONS
- SPECTACULAR DAILY HIKES
- SLEEP UNDER STARRY SKIES
- ALL-INCLUSIVE TRIP
History etched in stone
GET A TASTE OF THE DESERT IN ARCHES
The first one of the five national parks we’ll explore is the Arches National Park. Long ago, this area was just a featureless seabed until geologic events wrinkled and chiseled the terrain to create over 2,000 natural sandstone arches in the park we know today.
Hiking here can be as easy or as difficult as you’d like—we can fully customize it, making sure that you immerse yourself in the park’s stunning towers, buttes, and arches.
TAKE IN THE ENDLESS VISTAS OF CANYONLANDS
In the 340,000-acre wilderness of Canyonlands National Park, the Colorado River and the Green River meander between buttes and mesas, leaving a snaking network of carved out land. These incisions form the borders of the park’s four diverse districts, which run from open grasslands to maze-like slot canyons.
If you’re looking for jaw-dropping views, Canyonlands has them in spades. Sandstone spires, spectacular mesas, arches, buttes, and never-ending views overlooking the Colorado River—all of that can be observed!
The sandstone shrines of the Southwest
RED ROCK COUNTRY IN CAPITOL REEF
Capitol Reef National Park is, undoubtedly, one of Utah’s most underrated parks. Spreading over 200,000 acres, it’s home to the ancient Fremont People, and our time here will have us exploring and learning about the park’s intriguing history and its people.
This 60 miles long by 6 miles wide plateau is defined by the Waterpocket Fold, a colossal crease in the Earth’s crust that cuts across the park. After discovering this park on foot, we’ll enjoy a homemade pie at the historic Gifford House!
BRYCE YOURSELF FOR TRAILS
OUT OF THIS WORLD
Hiking in Bryce Canyon National Park feels like a fever dream come to life. Step inside this surreal red-and-orange dreamland of jagged amphitheaters and take a walk among the hoodoos—thin sandstone spires jutting out from the high plateau.
Cross into the other half of the park and suddenly you’re enveloped by a dense fir forest where wild elk and deer roam. Bryce Canyon is an International Dark Sky Park, blessed with dazzling night skies unpolluted by city lights.
END OF THE ADVENTURE IN ZION
Zion’s huge cliffs of Navajo sandstone encompass a variety of life zones and geologic formations over 150 million years old. Explore the park’s scenic hiking trails and immerse yourself in the soothing colors of coniferous forests set against the canyon’s fiery walls.
Our hikes will be set against a constant backdrop of bright red rock and lush green plant life against the deep blue sky—it’s an iconic southwestern sight!
An awe-inspiring experience awaits
Your guides
Good Trip Adventures provides world-class experiences for all trippers–from first-timers to experienced travelers. They’re not just a local operator but a national company that ensures consistent experiences of the highest quality. Their guides are licensed, knowledgeable, and most importantly—love what they do!
Born and raised in North Carolina, Kimberly Rivers grew up hiking along the Appalachian Trail. She’s a Wilderness First Responder and an avid landscape photographer who has traveled all over the Western United States. Currently, she’s based in southern California with her two adventure pups, Ande and Lucy.
Alex Wehrle-Garsh is a professional recreation therapist and outdoor advocate passionate about preserving the environment. Most days you can find her hiking, biking, doing yoga or camping. Her perfect adventure involves waking up early and catching the sunrise as it washes over the summit.
