Ready for a Utah Road Trip?
Channel: Offbeatopia: Unearth Extraordinary Adventures
Date: 2024-03-22

Day 1: Discover Zion National Park - Entering Zion is magical, from the red color of the rocks to the massive cliffs some 2000 feet high above the canyon. From Springdale, you enter the park from the lower elevation and are welcomed with massive cliffs towering above you. From Mt. Carmel Junction on the 9, heading west, you will descend into the park after passing through the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel. Either approach offers the most amazing views and I honestly can’t tell you which I prefer. But, many come from Springdale direction seeing you can fly into St. George as your base for Utah exploration.

Day 2: Explore Red Canyon - Red Canyon is an unexpected treat near Panguitch, that is worth discovering. It’s on your way to Bryce Canyon National Park, but you could easily stop and spend the day exploring here. There are several hikes that can be explored. There is also a bike path along the 12 that would make for a great way to explore the canyon, combining biking and hiking. 

Day 3: Get Los in the Hoodoos of Bryce National Park - The hoodoos of Bryce are amazing year round, but I was super excited that I happened to catch it the morning after it snowed and while it had a layer of fresh snow on it. It was cold in January, ~28F, and I was bundled up, but I strongly recommend adventuring out during winter for this national park.

Day 4: Enjoy the scenic drive through Capital Reef National Park - Capital Reef National Park wasn’t even on my radar for a national park to explore, it just happened to be on the way to my next destination even though it is a bit of a long drive that seems out of the way. But now, it is a park I would highly recommend, especially if you love scenic drives. You can see a lot of the park just by driving the scenic routes and it is a gorgeous park.

There are plenty of hiking options at each location as well as many opportunities to ride bikes as well. For an in depth look at a great Utah trip, check out: 

https://offbeatopia.com/the-best-of-utah-6-day-scenic-road-trip/

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