NFT: Travel Advise Needed - Las Vegas to National Parks

You should be able to get any travel

Bill in UT : 6/8/2023 9:37 am : link

times, routes and distance online. Just google "distance from X to Y"

Just did that trip

KJBBQ : 6/8/2023 9:42 am : link

A couple of weeks ago. Did 5 parks in 7 days. I highly recommend a jeep tour through Canyonlands. We went early am. Around 6 and where the only ones in the park. It was amazing.

You could try The Wave

gfinop : 6/8/2023 10:13 am : link

Need permits though which is based on lottery. Check if it's available at that time.

The drive from Vegas to the North Rim is spectacular.

Ron from Ninerland : 6/8/2023 10:41 am : link

When I was younger, I did the round trip in one day, but its better if you take your time. You should be able to find reasonable accomodations in St George or slightly out of the way Cedar City.

Not sure if Torrey, UT has availability . . .

3000_MilesToMeadowlands : 6/8/2023 10:58 am : link

It is the closest town to Capitol Reef NP - I was initially a little skeptical of this park, but it was a pleasant surprise, dramatic views and a couple of great hikes. The drive to Torrey on Route 12 is a very well known scenic roadway. I live in SoCal (OC), but my kid went to Univ. of Utah (graduated in 2020 and still lives and works in SLC), so I have been to the state many times. If you could work this in - do not think you would be disappointed.

RE: Not sure if Torrey, UT has availability . . .

rasbutant : 6/8/2023 11:51 am : link

In comment 16129870 3000_MilesToMeadowlands said:

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It is the closest town to Capitol Reef NP - I was initially a little skeptical of this park, but it was a pleasant surprise, dramatic views and a couple of great hikes. The drive to Torrey on Route 12 is a very well known scenic roadway. I live in SoCal (OC), but my kid went to Univ. of Utah (graduated in 2020 and still lives and works in SLC), so I have been to the state many times. If you could work this in - do not think you would be disappointed.

This looks like a great option. Thanks
I will be by myself, so scenic stops and drives are great and hikes where lots of people will be and nothing too serious.

Red Rocks is about 30 minutes from Vegas

Section331 : 6/8/2023 1:48 pm : link

and we’ll worth the trip.

RE: Red Rocks is about 30 minutes from Vegas

gfinop : 6/8/2023 2:33 pm : link

In comment 16129964 Section331 said:

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and we’ll worth the trip.

This is a good one. State park but lots of hiking trails and you can camp there.

I forgot about Death Valley. That's about 2 hours from Vegas. If you haven't been there then don't let the name fool you. One of the most beautiful and quietest places in the country.

RE: Red Rocks is about 30 minutes from Vegas

rasbutant : 6/8/2023 2:35 pm : link

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and we’ll worth the trip.

Thanks, Been there a couple times though.

If you do it . . .

3000_MilesToMeadowlands : 6/8/2023 3:10 pm : link

I had to look this up - Cassidy Arch hike, that was my favorite one we did. Can be done in a few hours - round trip.

RE: Not sure if Torrey, UT has availability . . .

bluefin : 6/8/2023 9:07 pm : link

In comment 16129870 3000_MilesToMeadowlands said:

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It is the closest town to Capitol Reef NP - I was initially a little skeptical of this park, but it was a pleasant surprise, dramatic views and a couple of great hikes. The drive to Torrey on Route 12 is a very well known scenic roadway. I live in SoCal (OC), but my kid went to Univ. of Utah (graduated in 2020 and still lives and works in SLC), so I have been to the state many times. If you could work this in - do not think you would be disappointed.

headed to Torrey in two weeks, very excited to see that area at night

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