53 days in Utah Itinerary

Known globally as the home of the country's largest independent film festival, Park City finds its roots as an old silver boomtown located on the slopes of the Wasatch Mountains, part of the Rocky Mountains.

Change things up with these side-trips from Park City: Mirror Lake Scenic Byway (in Kamas), Provo (Provo Canyon & Provo City Center Temple) and Salt Lake City (Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah State Capitol, &more). It doesn't end there: cruise along Guardsman Pass Scenic Backway and hit the slopes at Deer Valley Resort.

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Thunder Bay, Canada to Park City is an approximately 25-hour car ride. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Thunder Bay in October: highs in Park City hover around 21°C, while lows dip to 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Vernal.

Vernal, the county seat and largest city in Uintah County is in northeastern Utah, United States, about 175mi east of Salt Lake City and west of the Colorado border. Venture out of the city with trips to Jensen (Cub Creek Petroglyphs & McKee Springs Petroglyphs), Nine Mile Ranch (in Wellington) and Manila (Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area & Sheep Creek Geological Loop). And it doesn't end there: take in the dramatic natural features at Moonshine Arch, learn more about the world around you at Utah Field House of Natural History State Park, wander the wide-open spaces of John Jarvie Ranch, and pause for some photo ops at Pink Brontosaurus.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Vernal trip itinerary tool.

Traveling by car from Park City to Vernal takes 3 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Vernal can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to drive to Moab.

The gateway to Utah's popular canyon country, Moab sits engulfed in the middle of desert wilderness.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Moab: Delicate Arch (in Arches National Park) and Mesa Arch (in Canyonlands National Park). There's still lots to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Arches National Park, explore and take pictures at Colorado Riverway Recreation Area, explore the stunning scenery at Canyonlands National Park, and let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour.

To find reviews, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Moab trip maker website.

You can drive from Vernal to Moab in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, train, and car. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Vernal in October, with highs in Moab at 25°C and lows at 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Bluff.

Bluff is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Juan County, Utah, United States. Venture out of the city with trips to Mexican Hat (Forrest Gump Point, Muley Point Overlook, &more), Natural Bridges National Monument (in Blanding) and Monument Valley (Photography Tours, Sandstone Tours, &more). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Bluff Fort Historic Site, cruise along Moki Dugway, stroll the grounds of Pioneer Cemetery, and don't miss a visit to Cow Canyon Trading Post.

To find other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Bluff tour planner.

Traveling by car from Moab to Bluff takes 2 hours. In October in Bluff, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 6°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Capitol Reef National Park.

Capitol Reef National Park takes its name from a particularly rugged and scenic section of the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic "wrinkle" stretching for 160 km (100 mi) along a dry plateau surrounded by white Navajo sandstone cliffs and domes, and red canyons, buttes, and rock bridges.

Get out of town with these interesting Capitol Reef National Park side-trips: Calf Creek Falls Recreation Area (in Escalante), San Rafael Swell (in Castle Dale) and Goblin Valley State Park (in Green River). Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Capitol Reef National Park , take in breathtaking views at Cohab Canyon Trail, take some stellar pictures from Moonscape Overlook, and explore and take pictures at The Hogback.

To see ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Capitol Reef National Park trip website.

Traveling by car from Bluff to Capitol Reef National Park takes 3.5 hours. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Bluff in October, with highs in Capitol Reef National Park at 19°C and lows at -1°C. On the 2nd (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Bryce.

Serving as a gateway to the adjacent Bryce Canyon National Park, the tiny town of Bryce draws outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers all year round.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bryce: Devils Garden (in Escalante) and Highway 12 Scenic Byway (in Torrey). The adventure continues: trek along Navajo/Queens Garden Loop, stroll through Fairyland Loop Trail, take in the dramatic natural features at Natural Bridge, and take in breathtaking views at Sunset Point.

To see photos, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read Bryce trip website.

Drive from Capitol Reef National Park to Bryce in 2.5 hours. In November, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to -9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Kanab.

Kanab is a city in and the county seat of Kane County, Utah, United States. Explore Kanab's surroundings by going to Big Water (Paria Canyon Wilderness Area & Coyote Buttes). There's lots more to do: hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, look for all kinds of wild species at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, take in breathtaking views at Nautilus Rock, and hike along Squaw Trail.

To find ratings, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read our Kanab road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Bryce to Kanab takes 1.5 hours. In November, Kanab is somewhat warmer than Bryce - with highs of 19°C and lows of -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can drive to Zion National Park.

Towering cliffs of red, white, and pink Navajo sandstone, stream-carved slot canyons, and big blue sky all characterize Zion National Park.

Zion National Park is known for nature, scenic drive, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape of Zion National Park, take some stellar pictures from Observation Point, cruise along Zion Shuttle, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Canyon Overlook Trail.

To find reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Zion National Park trip planner.

Getting from Kanab to Zion National Park by car takes about an hour. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in November, and nighttime lows around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can drive to Cedar City.

Cedar City is a city in Iron County, Utah, United States, 250mi south of Salt Lake City, and 180mi north of Las Vegas on Interstate 15. Take a break from Cedar City with a short trip to Brian Head Peak Observation in Brian Head, about 50 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: explore the stunning scenery at Cedar Breaks National Monument Visitor Center, stroll around Veterans Park, admire all the interesting features of Brian Head-Panguitch Lake Scenic Byway, and explore the striking landscape of Parowan Gap Petroglyphs.

For more things to do, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Cedar City trip app.

You can drive from Zion National Park to Cedar City in 1.5 hours. While traveling from Zion National Park, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Cedar City, ranging from highs of 15°C to lows of -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can fly to Ogden.

Ogden is a city and the county seat of Weber County, Utah, United States, approximately 10mi east of the Great Salt Lake and 40mi north of Salt Lake City. Change things up with these side-trips from Ogden: Horsetail Falls (in Alpine), Antelope Island State Park (in Syracuse) and Bonneville Shoreline Trail (in Salt Lake City). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Hill Aerospace Museum, don't miss a visit to Historic 25th Street, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Brigham City Tabernacle, and grab your bike and head to Skyline Trail.

To find maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Ogden trip itinerary maker.

Getting from Cedar City to Ogden by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Cedar City in November: highs in Ogden hover around 11°C, while lows dip to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) to allow time to drive back home.