Do you need a shuttle for Zion?
All visitors are required to use the shuttle to travel around the park, including along the six-mile Zion Canyon Scenic drive. Bikes are also available for rent during check-in, which are allowed on park roads during the spring, summer, and fall.
How much is the shuttle in Zion National Park?
There are two shuttle routes and both are free. The Zion Canyon Line, or park shuttle, runs from the visitor center up the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive to destinations like the Zion Lodge and trailheads, including Emerald Pools, West Rim Trail, and Temple of Sinawava where hikers depart for the Narrows.
Are there private shuttles in Zion?
SHUTTLE PERMITS MAY BE OBTAINED AT RECREATION.GOV. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO GET A SPOT ON THE ZION SHUTTLE WE RECOMMEND BOOKING A PRIVATE SHUTTLE WITH RED ROCK SHUTTLES. THIS SHUTTLE PICKS UP AND DROPS OFF AT OUR LOCATION. THEY CAN BE REACHED AT 435-704-4161 FOR PRICING AND AVAILABILITY.
What shuttle stop is the Narrows?
Temple of Sinawava
BY SHUTTLE: Walk over to the Zion National Park Shuttle stop in front of the Zion National Park Visitor Center (Stop 1). Ride the shuttle to The Temple of Sinawava (Stop 9). Exit the shuttle and continue onto the Riverside walk trailhead which will lead you to The Narrows.
What can you do in Zion without shuttle?
Things to Do in Zion if You Don’t Want to Ride the Shuttle
- Hire a Private Shuttle.
- Bike into Zion Canyon.
- Hike to Canyon Overlook.
- Hike the Watchman Trail.
- Hike the Pa’rus Trail.
- Watch the Sunset from Canyon Junction Bridge.
- Drive the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway.
- Hike to Observation Point.
Can you drive your own car through Zion National Park?
While you can only drive through Zion Canyon in your own car a few months out of the year, you can always drive the Mount Carmel Highway. This 12-mile highway connects the south and east entrances of Zion National Park, and driving it is an experience in itself. Make sure to allow extra time for this drive.
Is it hard to get Zion shuttle tickets?
Tickets for the Zion Canyon Shuttle are only $2 but can be very difficult to obtain but here are a few suggestions for how to secure a shuttle ticket. The $2 fee does NOT cover your entrance to the park.
What can you do in Zion without a shuttle pass?
Things to Do in Zion if You Don’t Want to Ride the Shuttle
- Hire a Private Shuttle.
- Bike into Zion Canyon.
- Hike to Canyon Overlook.
- Hike the Watchman Trail.
- Hike the Pa’rus Trail.
- Watch the Sunset from Canyon Junction Bridge.
- Drive the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway.
- Hike to Observation Point.
How do I get to Zion Narrows without shuttle?
If want to avoid riding the shuttle, consider taking a tour to go hiking, rock climbing, or canyoneering in Zion National Park. For those looking for adventure, this tour combines a UTV tour with a hike through a slot canyon. Or, take a guided hike of the Narrows.
Do I need a permit to hike the Narrows in Zion?
If you are planning to hike the Narrows from the bottom up—starting at Temple of Sinewava, you do not need to obtain a permit. However, if you are hiking from the top down, either as a day hike or an overnight trip, you will need a permit.
Can you drive your own car in Zion?
Can you hike Angels Landing Without shuttle?
Luckily, you can still experience the best of Zion National Park, like hiking Angels Landing and The Narrows, without the shuttle!
Where to park at Zion?
Zion National Park has limited parking space. Please park only in designated stalls. Vehicles parked outside of designated stalls are subject to citation and may be towed. Once all designated parking stalls in Zion are full, visitors should park in the town of Springdale and ride the free shuttle to access the Park.
What time does Zion National Park open?
Zion National Park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. During the summer months, Zion National Park Visitor Centers are open each day from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. During spring, fall and winter months the visitor centers hours are reduced.
What to do in Zion National Park in July?
The biggest benefit of visiting Zion in July is the plethora of activities you can enjoy. Anything from hiking to backpacking, rock climbing to canyoneering , and bicycling to off-roading is available for visitors. The weather is very hot in July, but provides beautiful and clear blue skies, and amazing chances for sunrise and sunset photography.
Is Zion Park open?
Zion National Park is open year-round. The park has two visitor centers that are open throughout the year. Visitors are encouraged to stop and learn how to visit the park with minimum impact to the fragile desert environment.