Winter in Utah is an adventure lover’s dream. Picture this: snow-dusted red rock landscapes, empty trails in world-famous national parks, and crisp alpine air up at the ski slopes,  all in one unforgettable trip. At Travel & Co, we make it easy to do it all. Fly into Salt Lake City, pick up your rental car, and hit the road. Explore Utah’s iconic national parks in their quietest, most magical season, then carve up fresh powder at nearby ski resorts. Find out which of Utah’s Mighty 5 National Parks are best for you and then connect with our team to get your Utah holiday started!

Zion National Park

Springdale, Utah

Best for: Big views. No chaos.

• The cold is relatively mild for a Utah winter, and the park has more than 300 days of sunshine a year, so soak up the vitamin D.
• Sand Bench Loop is a favourite, uncrowded hike for views of the Court of the Patriarch mountains, and the Virgin River.
• Another great hike if its more wet or snowy is Pa’rus Trail with stunning views but little elevation gain.
• A huge bonus of the winter season is that you can drive into the park opening possibilities for all the adventures and exploring.
• This includes access for sunrise and sunset for gorgeous photography

Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce, Utah

Best for: Photographers and snowshoers.

• There are lots of close lookouts, check out Bryce Point, Sunset Point and Rainbow Point.
• Check out the Bryce Amphitheatre with slender red-rock spire “hoodoos” that contrast the white snow and blue sky making a beautiful outlook.
• Enjoy the views with some active relaxation with snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails with rentals available right in the park. The Rim Trail is great for the views of the park.
• The park is a Gold Tier International Dark Sky Park, meaning the stargazing is magical.

Arches National Park

Moab, Utah

Best for: Casual adventurers wanting the iconic sights

• Check out the famous Delicate Arch, Landscape Arch and Double Arch, with fewer people.
• Bonus: See the Double Arch at sunset with snow on the ground
• Head down to the town of Moab’s Main St. full of eclectic restaurants and great lodging options and combine with Canyonlands National Park.
• Stargaze at Panorama Point for the incredible views
• Start with the reasonably easy trail with the Nature Trail and then the Balanced Rock and the Windows hikes to see more of the 2000 arches in the park.

Canyonlands National Park

Moab, Utah

Best for: Solitude serenity and expert adventurers

• Enjoy the views while hiking along the mesa wedged between the Colorado and Green rivers at Island in the Sky
• For self-reliant and history-loving adventurers, head into The Maze and see the best-preserved pictograph and petroglyph panels in the US at the Horseshoe Canyon.
• Check out the town of Moab and Arches National Park in the same trip – making it a very worthwhile trip
• Brave the cold and camp at Islands in the Sky or The Needles districts, making for one of the most unique camping experiences.

Capitol Reef National Park

Torrey, Utah

Best for: Off the beaten path and road trip lovers

• Step into a whole new world of pure earth and sky with the expansive landscape. It truly feels surreal.
• Take the Hickman Natural Bridge Trail along rock walls, cottonwoods and junipers to a massive sandstone arch.
• Experience the views in new ways with snowmobiling, ATV tours, snow-shoeing and horse-riding tours.
• Head to the Scenic Drive towards Capital George and watch the sheep, marmots and deer come alive at dusk.