Riding the Zion National Park Shuttle
Channel: Zion National Park
Date: 2014-09-19

Learn how to use the free shuttle system in Zion National Park! There are two separate shuttle routes take you through Zion Canyon and the Town of Springdale. 

Zion Canyon Shuttle Line
This route travels along the Zion Canyon Scenic Route, making stops at several locations along the way:
    1. Zion Canyon Visitor Center - this is where you'll start your shuttle ride and is a great place to talk to park rangers, use the restroom, and stop by the Zion Forever Project park store!
     2. The Zion Human History Museum closes seasonally, and the shuttle does not always stop here. Check our website at go.nps.gov/zionshuttle for an up-to-date list of stops and schedules.
     3. Canyon Junction - from here, the shuttle only stops going down-canyon back towards the Visitor Center. Shuttles do not stop to pick up visitors looking to go up-canyon from this stop.
     4. Court of the Patriarchs - this scenic stop has a short path to a viewpoint of the Three Patriarchs, which are sandstone mountains that tower over the road below. 
     5. Zion Lodge - whether you're staying the night, hiking a trail, riding a horse, or just stopping for lunch, the Zion Lodge is a great place to visit.
     6. The Grotto - this shady picnic area has restrooms and water available and is the starting point for several popular trails. Folks looking to hike Angels Landing will need to have their permit either printed or downloaded to show to rangers along the trail. 
     7. Weeping Rock - the short, but steep, hike to Weeping Rock can be accessed here. Longer hikes to Observation Point and Hidden Canyon are currently CLOSED.
     8. Big Bend - below Angels Landing, this aptly named bend in the Virgin River is a nice stop to look for climbers, condors, and wildlife along the river.
     9. Temple of Sinawava - at the end of the canyon, this stop is the gateway to the Narrows along Riverside Walk. Restrooms are available here. 


Town of Springdale
The shuttle drives from the beginning of Springdale at the Majestic View Lodge to the south entrance of the park at Zion Canyon Village, making stops along the way. 

For maps, schedules, and all the information you'll need for your trip, visit www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm