Roadtrip 2024 copy

13 Jan 2026 – 28 Jan 2026 · by grant837

Destinations

Harry Reid International Airport, United States

Arrive 15:55, pick-up around 17:00, go to the hotel and chill
2535, United States

Las vegas - SAHARA (Paid by Grant) Evening (optional) and a full day in Vegas: Up and down the strip (inside during the day, outside during the evening); Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden; Fountains of Bellagio; Fremont Street; The Neon Museum (If we get bored in the evening) $408? - two queen beds? https://www.expedia.nl/en/Las-Vegas-Hotels-SAHARA-Las-Vegas.h20194.Hotel-Information?chkin=2024-10-12&chkout=2024-10-14&x_pwa=1&rfrr=HSR&pwa_ts=1722722896702&referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXhwZWRpYS5ubC9Ib3RlbC1TZWFyY2g%3D&useRewards=true&rm1=a4&regionId=2008&destination=Las+Vegas%2C+Nevada%2C+United+States+of+America&destType=MARKET&neighborhoodId=800045&selected=20194&latLong=36.17006%2C-115.141376&sort=RECOMMENDED&top_dp=406&top_cur=EUR&userIntent=&selectedRoomType=316357451&selectedRatePlan=385895198&searchId=d6ec34a7-afb3-4b55-8d53-ff343f638224
Valley of Fire State Park, United States

Arrive around 13:00ish (Go grocery shopping on the way). Scenic loop drive and 3 / 4 easy walks (Petrified Log Loop - 0.5km; Fire Wave and Pink Canyon via Seven Wonders Trail - 1.3km; White Domes Trail - 1.8km; Arrowhead Arch Trail - 1.1km); Leave around 15:00ish
Kemp Korner Shopping Center, United States

St. George - Chalet Hotel (Pay at Property) Arrive around 17:00, so could do jenny's canyon - 0.5km $194.58 - Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds https://www.expedia.nl/en/St-George-Hotels-Chalet-Motel.h9697828.Hotel-Information?langid=2057
Snow Canyon, United States

Arrive around 11:30ish; One shorter hike (jenny's canyon - 0.5km) and one longer one (Buttterfly, Lava Flow Overlook, West canyon and Petrified Dunes loop - 4.5km); Leave around 13:30ish
East Kolob Canyon Road, United States

Arrive around 14:30ish; Short hike at the end of the scenic drive (Timber Creek Overlook Trail - 1.8km); Leave around 16:00
428, United States

Springdale - Flanigan`s Resort and Spa (Creditcard 13 Oct) Arrive around 17:00; Could go into Zion if we arrive early and do a small hike (Might be bothersome due to shuttles (is probably quite so late in the day))) or Grafton Ghost Town $592.12 (EUR 542) - Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds https://www.booking.com/Share-waTnJO
ZION NATIONAL PARK, United States

Try to be there at 9:00 to start hike to angels landing - 6.9km, depending on how we feel and it looks, go left or right at the top or both
Riverside Walk, United States

Might go up the canyon a little, full hike is 3.1km, but do not want to go into the river
428, United States

See above
Hurricane, United States

After the tunnel we could do 1/3 short hikes (Zion Canyon Overlook Trail - 1.4km; Lower Clear Creek - 2.1km); Many Pools Trail 3.7km (return at any moment, probably just take a look up into the trail, start is hard to find);
Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort, United States

Hike to observation point 11.6km; done around 14:30ish
The Belly of the Dragon (Trailhead), United States

Arrive around 17:30; 2.9km, need good flash light
106, United States

Hatch - Mountain Ridge Cabins & Lodging (Creditcard 12 Oct) There is a hike on the way near orderville (Red Hollow Trail - 1.6km) $199.66 (EUR 183) - Cottage with Two Queen Beds https://www.booking.com/Share-hmyE7P
5375, United States

Golden Wall Trail to Castle Bridge Trail - 3.4km (Thinking of skipping this to start with the bigger hike)
Bryce Canyon National Park Sunset Point, United States

Arrive around 12:00ish; Depending on the mood, we could do a point to point walk and use the shuttle to get back to the car, would make for a shorter hike instead of doing the loop trail (or both - 8km). Would need to determine the best side of the two loop - 5.5km. Or, as we are down there already, be creative in the route; Leave around 16:30
Rainbow Point, United States

Not as dramatic, could skip or just drive out to viewpoints (Adds an hour driving and results in having to skip the Mossy cave as it is dark) and rather drive to the paria View and Bryce Point
Mossy Cave Trailhead, United States

Mossy Cave Turret Arch and Little Windows Trail - 1.4km
25, United States

Escalante - Cowboy Country Inn (Paid by Creditcard) Arrive around 19:00ish Leave around 9;00ish $164.77 - Basic Suite, Private Bathroom (2 Bedrooms) https://www.expedia.nl/en/Escalante-Hotels-Cowboy-Country-Inn.h6406916.Hotel-Information?chkin=2024-10-18&chkout=2024-10-19&rm1=a4&referrerId=HOT.HIS.Share.Landed.Copy_Link
Escalante River Trailhead, United States

7.1 km, so probably skip (5.5km if you just go to the arch). But think the one below is more interesting
Lower Calf Creek Falls Trailhead, United States

9,8 km, so probably skip. Construction should be competed (if we don't do the point to point, then this might be a good one)
Singing Canyon, United States

Interesting drive, short hike, big canyon - 0.5km; Leave at 10:30ish
Torrey, United States

Before getting to the overlook there is a point-to-point trail (Sulphur Creek Top-Down Route - 9.5km, start around 12:00). Making possible to wave at each other ;) Might be somewhat difficult, some climbing down, muddy and wet, but a park favourite; Done around 15:45ish
Hickman Bridge Trail, United States

Arrive around 17:15ish; 2.7km; Leave around 18;00
25, United States

Caineville - Cathedral Valley Inn (Pay at Property) $211.16 (EUR 193) - Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking https://www.booking.com/Share-uJ5aWG
Goblin Valley State Park, United States

Arrive around 12:00ish; Decide when we get there what to do, there should be short walks to the goblins; Leave around 14:30
Black Dragon Canyon Trailhead, United States

Arrive around 15:30; Petroglyph Canyon and Spirit Arch - 2.9km; further down the road seems to be some nice views; Leave around 17:00ish
1435, United States

Moab - The Moab Resort, WorldMark Associate (Creditcard on 15 Oct) Arrive around 18:30ish; At night you can go into arches to look at the sky; $722.83 (EUR 647) - Deluxe Suite https://www.booking.com/Share-Bw81Tw
Hunters Canyon, United States

Arrive around 11:00ish; This is a gravel road, but seems in good condition, the hike (Hunter Canyon Trail - 6km) might be worth it; Leave around 13:30ish
Dead Horse Point, United States

Arrive around 14:45ish; Continue to the end of the road, there is a short hike to the overview or walk a loop (East and West Rim Loop - 1.8km); Leave around 15:30
Grand View Point, United States

Arrive around 16:15ish; At the end of the road there are two overlook trails (White Rim Overlook Trail - 2.9km; Grand View Point Trail - 2.9km); Leave around 17:30, or stick around for sun set or come a little latter and have lunch in Moab
1435, United States

See above Back around 18:30 or 19:30
Devil's Garden Trailhead, United States

Enter Arches between 10:00 - 11:00; On the way to the end (Pine Tree Arch Trail and Tunnel Arch Trail - 1.6km) of the road there are 2 trails (Fiery Furnace and Surprise Arch - 3.4km; Sand Dune Arch to Broken Arch Loop - 4.5km)
Utah, United States

This is in Arches, Delicate arch trail - 5.2km (Optional, could just view it from below)
The Windows Section, United States

This is in Arches, Cove of Caves via Parade of Elephants Trail - 1,8km
34, United States

Blanding - Bears Ears Inn (Pay at Property) $231.21 - Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms https://www.expedia.nl/en/Blanding-Hotels-Bears-Ears-Inn.h91946904.Hotel-Information?chkin=2024-10-22&chkout=2024-10-23&rm1=a4&referrerId=HOT.HIS.Share.Landed.Copy_Link
Utah, United States

Arrive around 12:00ish; Drive the loop and walk three short hikes (Owachomo Bridge Trail - 1.1km; Kachina Bridge Trail - 2.1km; Sipapu Bridge - 1.9km); Leave around 15;00ish
Goosenecks State Park, United States

Arrive around 16:45; Goosenecks Viewpoint Trail - 2.9km (just a gravel road, not needed but could walk a little part); Leave around 17:15 After leaving we can stop at Mexican Hat Rock where you can hike to the top (1.1km)
U.S. 163 Scenic, United States

Arrive around 17:45; Monument Valley, sunset (18:33) during the drive
U.S. 163 Scenic, United States

Scenic drive, might skip as it is dark by then
U.S. 160, United States

Kayenta - Hampton Inn Kayenta Monument Valley (Pay at Property) + Breakfast Arrive around 19:15; $261.89 (EUR 240) - Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking https://www.booking.com/Share-Sraguc1
Page, United States

https://www.antelopelowercanyon.com/lower-antelope-canyon-hiking-tour/ Tour at 13:15, be there 45 min before, done at about 14:15, Pay attention to DST and waivers
Horseshoe Bend, United States

Arrive around 15:00; About a hard 15 minute walk to the viewpoint; Leave around 15:45
Desert View Watchtower, United States

Arrive around 17:30; Watch sunset at 18:28; Leave around 18:45
202, United States

Grand Canyon Village - Maswik Lodge (Paid by Creditcard) Arrive around 19:30; Day at the Grand Canyon; Leave around 16:00 €379.17 - Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (South) https://www.expedia.nl/en/Grand-Canyon-Hotels-Maswik-Lodge-Inside-The-Park.h2804551.Hotel-Information?chkin=2024-10-24&chkout=2024-10-25&rm1=a4&referrerId=HOT.HIS.Share.Landed.Copy_Link
22750, United States

Seligman - Historic Route 66 Motel (Creditcard 21 Oct) $114.99 (EUR 105) - Deluxe Queen Suite (2 Bedrooms) https://www.booking.com/Share-lZF2P0
Peach Springs, United States

Route 66
Kingman, United States

Arrive around 12:30ish; Hier kunnen we wat rondkijken en lunchen; Leave around 14:00ish
Arizona Hot Spring Trailhead, United States

Could do some hike here, but not sure if worth it (Scrapped Spooky canyon because you have to go under a fence, everyone does it)
United States, United States

Could skip as we see it from the bridge
6862, United States

Las Vegas - Tru by Hilton Las Vegas Airport (Paid by Creditcard) Arrive around 16:00; leave around 06:00 €241.57 - Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing) https://www.expedia.nl/en/Las-Vegas-Hotels-Tru-By-Hilton-Las-Vegas-Airport.h20875352.Hotel-Information?chkin=2024-10-26&chkout=2024-10-27&rm1=a4&referrerId=HOT.HIS.Share.Landed.Copy_Link
Harry Reid International Airport, United States

Arrive around 07:00