Southwest Motorcycle Tour
8 Days · Los Angeles to Las Vegas
The ultimate American Southwest road trip — Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon, Zion, and Route 66. Eight extraordinary days through four iconic states.
Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Distance
1,340 miles / 2,144 km
Start / Finish
Los Angeles / Las Vegas
Tour Type
Self-Guided
Los Angeles to Las Vegas.
Four States. Four National Parks. One Epic Week.
From Joshua Tree to Oatman's wild burros, from the Grand Canyon's awe to Bryce Canyon's hoodoos and Zion's switchbacks — this self-guided route packs more iconic landscapes into eight days than almost any other ride in America.
8
Days
1,340
Miles
4
States
4
National Parks
Live Weather Along the Route
Los Angeles
Palm Springs
Flagstaff AZ
Las Vegas
Live data via Open-Meteo. Cached for 10 minutes. Falls back to seasonal guidance when unavailable.
Seasonal Guidance
Temperature Range
15–40°C | Hot desert days, cooler at elevation
Best Season
March – May and September – November (avoid peak summer desert heat)
Watch Out For
Desert heat in Arizona/Nevada, Grand Canyon altitude, tourist traffic in national parks
Follow the Ride
Andy will be tracking this ride live on Polarsteps — every stop, every mile, every photo.
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Tracked via Polarsteps — real-time GPS, photos, and daily diary entries.
Day by Day
Included in the Tour
Self-Guided via EagleRider
EagleRider is America's leading motorcycle rental company, with pickup locations in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. This self-guided tour gives you the freedom to ride at your own pace with full support infrastructure behind you.
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8 days. 1,340 miles. The Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon, and Zion. America's greatest national parks by motorcycle.