Zion & Bryce Canyon Itinerary - Thoughts?

Hi all! Planning a solo trip to Zion and Bryce Canyon NP and would love to get some feedback on this itinerary. Some areas to fill in still!

Day 1: Arrive in Las Vegas 
9:30 - Land in Las Vegas
10:00 - Get rental car
10:15 - Start drive to Mesquite
12:00 - Arrive in Mesquite 

Day 2: Get to Zion - Kolob Canyon
10:00 - Leave Mesquite 
12:00 - Drive to Kolob Canyon

Day 3 or 4: Observation Point via Stave Spring
6:30 - Leave Hurricane 
7:50 - Arrive at Zion Ponderosa 
8:00 - Shuttle to Stave Spring Trailhead
6 HOUR HIKE - FULL DAY ( BRING LUNCH )

**OPTIONAL 3 or 4:**  

7:00 - Arrive at Watchman’s Trail Trailhead
8:20 - Watch sunset at Watchman’s Viewpoint

DAY 3 or 4: Angel’s Landing 
6:00 - Leave Hurricane
6:30 - Arrive at Zion Canyon Entrance
7:00 - Ride shuttle to Grotto (Shuttle Stop #6)
7:30 - Check in at Grotto Trailhead
5 HOUR HIKE - FULL DAY (BRING LUNCH)

OPTIONAL 3 or 4:
7:00 - Arrive at Watchman’s Trail Trailhead
8:20 - Watch sunset at Watchman’s Viewpoint

DAY 5: Canyon Overlook + Drive to Bryce
5:00 - Leave Hurricane
6:00 - Arrive at Canyon Overlook Trailhead
6:45 - Watch sunrise at Canyon Overlook 

DRIVE TO HATCH

DAY 6: Sunrise Point + Figure 8 Loop
5:00 - Leave Hatch
5:30 - Arrive at Sunrise Point Trailhead
6:30 - Watch sunrise at Sunrise Point
7:00 - Start Figure 8 Loop
5 HOUR HIKE - HALF DAY

DAY 7: Optional Sunrise + Fairyland Loop + Las Vegas
OPTIONAL: Repeat sunrise protocol
6:30 - Leave Hatch
7:00 - Arrive at Fairland Loop Trailhead
5 HOUR HIKE - HALF DAY
1:00 - Drive to Las Vegas 
5:00 - Arrive in Las Vegas
5:30 - Drop off car in Las Vegas 

Posted Apr 28, 2026, 7:03 PM UTC

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