1 Week in Southwest Utah: Ultimate Desert Road Trip Itinerary

Planning a trip to Southwest Utah? In this video, we share our 1-week Southwest Utah itinerary while basing ourselves in Kanab, Utah — the perfect hub for exploring iconic desert destinations.

Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking to plan the ultimate Utah road trip, this guide covers everything you need to know!

Destinations we explore:
📍Valley of Fire State Park (Nevada) – red rock canyons & petroglyphs

📍Zion National Park – including the legendary Angel’s Landing hike

📍Bryce Canyon National Park – home to stunning hoodoos and sunrise viewpoints

📍Paria Badlands – surreal, colorful desert landscapes off the beaten path

📍Page, Arizona – Horseshoe Bend & Lake Powell

📍Kanab, Utah – a hidden gem with access to slot canyons, sand caves, and local eats

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary:
https://bestfriends.org/sanctuary

📍Orderville Canyon – we went canyoneering through narrow slot canyons, waterfalls, and boulder obstacles in this unforgettable Zion backcountry experience

Canyoneering Tour:
https://gyg.me/U9urfTi3

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-Where to go in Southwest Utah
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🎒 We also share travel tips for first-time desert visitors, including what to pack, how to handle the heat, and when to visit to avoid crowds.

👍 Like, comment, and subscribe if you're dreaming of the desert — and drop your favorite Southwest spot in the comments!
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:12 Valley of Fire
01:38 Zion
02:45 Bryce Canyon
03:57 Angel's Landing
06:02 Paria
06:42 Page
06:38 Kanab
10:00 Canyoneering

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