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Zion National Park Shuttles

Get to the Trailhead. Start Your Adventure.

Zion Adventures® provides scheduled trailhead shuttles for hikers, backpackers, and canyoneers heading to remote trailheads throughout Zion National Park and the surrounding area.

The National Park Service and Springdale shuttle systems make getting around the main Zion Canyon easy but many of Zion’s most memorable backcountry adventures start beyond its reach. Our shuttles get you to trailheads like Chamberlain’s Ranch, Lava Point, Lee Pass, Hop Valley, Wildcat Canyon, Left Fork and others so you can focus on the adventure ahead, not the logistics of getting there.

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Top-Down Narrows Shuttle | West Rim Shuttle | Subway Transfer

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  • Eastbound & Westbound Shuttles
  • Scheduled Springdale Departures
  • Local Knowledge Since 1996
  • Custom Shuttles by Request
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FIND YOUR ROUTE

Not sure which shuttle you need? Start with the direction you’re headed.

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EASTBOUND SHUTTLES

Headed toward East Zion?

Our eastbound shuttles serve trailheads and canyon routes east and northeast of Zion Canyon, including the starting points for the Top-Down Narrows and several technical canyoneering routes.

Common destinations include:

  • Chamberlain’s Ranch
  • East Mesa
  • Englestead Hollow
  • Birch Hollow
  • Orderville Canyon
  • Stave Spring
Book an Eastbound Shuttle

Once you enter the booking page, select your specific trailhead.

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WESTBOUND SHUTTLES

Headed toward West Zion?

Our westbound shuttles serve trailheads in West Zion and Kolob areas.

Common destinations include:

  • Lava Point
  • Lee Pass
  • Hop Valley
  • Wildcat Canyon
  • Left Fork
Book a Westbound Shuttle

Once you enter the booking page, select your specific trailhead.

FIND YOUR SHUTTLE

Not sure which shuttle gets you to your trailhead? Find your adventure below.

Your adventureShuttle
Top Down NarrowsEastbound – Chamberlain’s Ranch
West Rim TrailWestbound – Lava Point / West Rim Trailhead
Top Down SubwayWestbound – Left Fork to Wildcat Canyon
Kolob Arch / La Verkin CreekWestbound – Hop Valley
West Zion backpackingWestbound – Lee Pass
East ZIon technical canyoneeringEastbound – Route specific trailheads

Don’t see the trailhead you’re looking for? We also provide custom shuttles. Call our outfitting team and we’ll see how we can help. 

Popular Zion Shuttle Routes

Need a little more information before you book? Explore some of the routes we shuttle most often - or go straight to your reservation.

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Top Down Narrows Shuttle

Eastbound ᐧ Chamberlain’s Ranch

Hiking the Narrows top down? Zion Adventures® eastbound shuttle takes you from Springdale to Chamberlain’s Ranch for both day hikes and overnight trips. A Zion National Park Wilderness permit is required and road access is weather dependent.

A Zion National Park Wilderness permit is required.

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West Rim & Lava Point Shuttle

Westbound ᐧ Lava Point / West Rim Trailhead

The West Rim Trail begins high in Zion’s backcountry. Our westbound shuttle provides transportation to Lava Point or the West Rim Trailhead. Lava Point is also the access for several technical canyoneering routes.  - Right Fork, Kolob Creek, Boundary Canyon, Imlay and Heaps. A Zion National Park Wilderness permit is required. High elevation weather conditions affect trailhead access.

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Top-Down Subway Transfer

Westbound ᐧ Wildcat Canyon

The Top Down Subway is a one-way technical canyoneering route. Our westbound shuttle will meet you at the Left Fork Trailhead - you leave your personal vehicle there - and we will take you to Wildcat Canyon. The bottom-up Subway does not require this shuttle. A Zion National Park Wilderness permit is required.

Important: When booking online, select the 7:15 a.m. shuttle departure. The shuttle departs our Springdale location at 7:15 a.m. and meets passengers at Left Fork at approximately 7:45 a.m.

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Lee Pass Shuttle

Westbound  ᐧ Lee Pass

Starting a backpacking trip from Lee Pass? Our westbound shuttle takes you from Springdale to the Lee Pass Trailhead. If you want to leave a water cache at Hop Valley, that can be arranged. The direct drive is about an hour, but if the shuttle is serving Lava Point or other stops first, be prepared for up to a 2 ½ hour scenic drive.

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Hop Valley & Kolob Shuttles

Westbound ᐧ Hop Valley

Hop Valley Trailhead is frequently used by hikers traveling the La Verkin Creek Trail Kolob Arch.  Zion Adventures® also provides a Hop Valley-to-Lee Pass transfer for hikers traveling the route in the opposite direction.

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East Zion And Technical Canyonering

Eastbound ᐧ Route-Specific Trailheads

Technical canyoneering routes in East Zion often begin at remote trailheads such as East Mesa, Englestead Hollow, Birch Hollow, Orderville Canyon, and Stave Spring. Zion Adventures® provides transportation only; guests are responsible for their own permits, route knowledge, equipment, navigation skills, and experience required for their chosen canyon.

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Don’t see the trailhead you’re looking for?

We also consider custom shuttle requests based on the destination, timing, road access, staffing and our scheduled route.

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Why Use a Zion Adventures® Shuttle?

Go Beyond the Main Canyon

The Zion National Park shuttle gets visitors through the main ZIon Canyon, but many of Zion’s best backcountry adventures begin outside that transportation system. 

A trailhead shuttle can help when your hike starts at a remote trailhead, your route is point-to-point, or you don’t want to leave a second vehicle at the end of your hike.

A trailhead shuttle makes sense when you:

  • Need transportation to a remote trailhead
  • Are hiking a point-to-point route
  • Need to connect two trailheads
  • Don’t have a second vehicle
  • Want to avoid driving remote or primitive access roads
  • Are starting a backcountry or technical route outside the main canyon

BEFORE YOU BOOK

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Know Your Trailhead

Start with your exact trailhead and hiking route. Many Zion adventures have similar-sounding destinations but require different transportation.

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Check Your Permits

Your shuttle reservation does not include park entrance fees or backcountry permits. If your route requires a permit, obtain it from Zion National Park before your shuttle departure and bring the required documentation with you.

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Plan Your Gear

Make sure you have the equipment, food, water, and route information needed for your entire trip. If you’re renting gear from Zion Adventures®, confirm your pickup instructions before the shuttle day.

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Cancellation Policy

Full payment is due at the time of booking. Cancellations made more than 3 days before the scheduled shuttle departure receive a full refund. Cancellations within 72 hours of departure are non-refundable.

Weather conditions do not permit guests to cancel their shuttle. If Zion Adventures® determines that conditions make the shuttle unsafe to operate and rescheduling is not possible, all purchases will be refunded in full.

If you need to cancel within the non-refundable window, please let us know you will not be coming so our shuttle drivers can plan accordingly. Call 435-772-1001 during business hours or email info@zionadventures.com

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Arrive Ready To Go

Most scheduled shuttles depart from our Springdale location. Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure - or at least 30 minutes early if you’re also picking up rental gear.

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Planning An Early Shuttle?

Some departures leave before our store opens, so rental equipment may need to be picked up the evening before.

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Trailhead Access Can Change

Remote Roads. Changing Conditions. Flexible Plans.

Getting to some ZIon trailheads means traveling beyond paved roads. Rain can make the primitive road to Chamberlain’s Ranch and eastern trailheads impassable, while mud and snow can limit access to Lava Point and other high-elevation western trailheads.

Published departure and arrival times are estimates. Traffic, weather, road conditions, trailhead access, and passenger timeliness can affect the schedule. Contact Zion Adventures® for current road information when your route depends on a remote or high-elevation drop-off.

Need current trailhead information? Contact Zion Adventures®

Meet Your Shuttle

Most scheduled shuttles depart from Springdale:

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Zion Adventures®

36 Lion Boulevard
Springdale, Utah 84767
Near Springdale Town Shuttle Stop 3

Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. Arrive at least 30 minutes early when you also need to collect rental equipment. Boarding begins five minutes before departure, and shuttles leave on time to respect the schedules of all passengers.

The top-down Subway and Hop Valley-to-Lee Pass transfers use trailhead pickup arrangements instead of the regular Springdale departure point. Review the confirmation carefully so you know where to leave your vehicle and where the driver will meet you.

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Bringing Rental Gear?

Pick It Up Before Your Shuttle Day

Some of our earliest shuttles leave before the Zion Adventures® shop opens. If you’re renting Narrows, camping, hiking, or technical equipment, you may need to pick it up on the previous evening.

Take the time to make sure your gear fits and that you have everything you need before shuttle departure. Our drivers need to stay on schedule and cannot delay a departure for passengers to arrange or exchange equipment.

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Understand Passenger Minimums And Capacity

Our shuttles accommodate up to 13 passengers, with a minimum of three passengers required for scheduled departures.

A solo traveler who is the first person booked on a departure may be asked to purchase an additional ticket until more passengers reserve that shuttle. sPopular departures can fill weeks in advance during peak season, so early reservations are recommended.

Ask About Custom Shuttle Transportation

Don’t see your desired trailhead on the regular schedule? Zion Adventures also considers custom drop-off and pickup requests in Washington and Kane counties. Availability depends on the destination, timing, vehicle access, staffing, and the rest of the day’s scheduled routes.

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Reserve Your Zion Trailhead Shuttle

Make Your Plans. We’ll Handle The Ride.

Choose the shuttle that matches your starting point and route, then review your confirmation carefully before your trip.

Before departure, make sure you know:

  • Your shuttle departure time and meeting location
  • Where you’ll be dropped off or picked up
  • What permits your route requires
  • What equipment you’ll need
  • Current road access and conditions

Full payment is due at booking. Cancellations made more than three days before departure receive a full refund, while cancellations within 72 hours are non-refundable. A weather forecast does not allow passengers to cancel automatically. If Zion Adventures® determines the shuttle cannot operate safely and rescheduling is not possible, the purchase is refunded in full.

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Reserve an Eastbound Shuttle  |  Reserve a Westbound Shuttle Call (435) 772-1001

Top-Down Narrows | West Rim | Subway | Kolob | East Zion

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Zion Shuttle Service FAQs

Where do Zion Adventures® shuttles depart?

Most scheduled shuttles depart from the Zion Adventures® location at 36 Lion Boulevard in Springdale. The top-down Subway and Hop Valley-to-Lee Pass transfers include pickup at the trailhead where passengers leave a personal vehicle.

Arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure. Arrive at least 30 minutes early when you also need to pick up rental equipment. Boarding begins five minutes before departure.

The shuttle itself does not require a park permit, but many routes we serve do. Bring the required backcountry permit, a Zion National park pass, and government-issued identification when those items are listed for your route.

No. The National Park Service shuttle serves the main Zion Canyon trails. Many remote trailheads and backcountry routes - including Chamberlain’s Ranch, Lava Point, Lee Pass, Hop Valley, Wildcat Canyon and Left Fork - require private transportation.

Yes. Current scheduled departures require at least three passengers and have a maximum capacity of 13. A solo traveler may be asked to pay for an additional seat until more passengers book.

No. Bottom-up Subway hikers begin and end at Left Fork Trailhead. Zion Adventures® provides a Left Fork-to-Wildcat transfer for the one-way technical top-down Subway route.

Remote trailhead access can change with weather and road conditions. If a trailhead cannot be reached safely, Zion Adventures® may use the nearest accessible drop-off point or cancel the shuttle. Dirt roads can become impassable when wet, and snow or mud can restrict high-elevation access. Contact us for current access information when conditions are questionable.

Full payment is due at the time of booking. Cancellations made more than 3 days before the scheduled shuttle departure receive a full refund. Cancellations within 72 hours of departure are non-refundable.
Weather conditions do not permit guests to cancel their shuttle. If Zion Adventures® determines that conditions make the shuttle unsafe to operate and rescheduling is not possible, all purchases will be refunded in full.
If you need to cancel within the non-refundable window, please let us know you will not be coming so our shuttle drivers can plan accordingly. Call 435-772-1001 during business hours or email info@zionadventures.com

Zion Adventures® considers custom transportation requests for destinations outside its regular schedule. Contact the outfitting team with the route, date, group size, and requested pickup or drop-off point so availability can be reviewed.