Zion National Park offers an array of logistical challenges for hikers, backpackers, and canyoneers; especially those visiting with only one or no vehicle. While the National Park and the town of Springdale operate a free shuttle system through town and the main scenic drive of Zion canyon, many visitors planning their trips wonder how they will be able to access the vast remaining system of trailheads found throughout Zion.
Thankfully, Zion Adventures™ offers trailhead drop-offs to the three major regions of Zion National Park; including daily departures for the Narrows, Subway, and West Rim Trail.
We also offer dropoff/pickup services in various cities throughout Washington and Kane counties in southwestern Utah.
If you can't find a destination you wish to travel to, please know that we do our best to work with our customers to accommodate custom shuttle requests. Please call to speak with an outfitter for more details.
Thankfully, Zion Adventures™ offers trailhead drop-offs to the three major regions of Zion National Park; including daily departures for the Narrows, Subway, and West Rim Trail.
We also offer dropoff/pickup services in various cities throughout Washington and Kane counties in southwestern Utah.
If you can't find a destination you wish to travel to, please know that we do our best to work with our customers to accommodate custom shuttle requests. Please call to speak with an outfitter for more details.
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Explore the east side of the park and its magnificent sandstone features aboard our Eastbound Backcountry Shuttle. Eastern Region Trailheads are organized around the Chamberlain's Ranch shuttle route that all Top-Down Narrows hikers take. Along the way, we service some additional trailheads, including Stave Spring, Englestead, East Mesa, Birch Hollow and Orderville Canyon. The time restrictions indicated in each tab help us optimize the efficiency of our shuttle schedule, which enables the greatest number of hikers to get to their desired destinations promptly at minimal costs. Please note that exact shuttle arrival times are difficult to predict as weather, traffic conditions and customer timeliness sometime affect our schedule. All times are given in Mountain Time (MT), so please adjust your clocks accordingly before your trip. Shuttle Reservations
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Most shuttles on the East side of Zion require driving on a dirt road that becomes inaccessible when wet. Call for conditions.
Chamberlain's Ranch (for Top-Down Zion Narrows)
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Price: $60 per person
- This is the primary trailhead for the Zion Narrows Top-Down hike. Please be aware that the final 13 miles to Chamberlain's Ranch are on primitive roads and are impassable when wet.
Schedule:
- Departs daily at 6:15 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.
- Pickup takes place at Zion Adventure Company (36 Lion Blvd. Springdale, UT). Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.
- Approximate arrival to trailhead is 7:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., respectively
Restrictions:
- Please bring a NPS park pass, a driver's license or state-issued ID, and a Top-Down Narrows backcountry permit with you.
- Reservations are required.
- Maximum shuttle capacity is 13 people. Shuttles typically fill weeks in advance during peak season.
- We require a minimum of 3 passengers per departing shuttle, so if you are the first client to book as a solo passenger, you may be asked to pay for an additional ticket until more passengers are booked.
Price: $60 per person
East Rim to Stave Spring Trailhead (for Cable & Deertrap Mtn.) *partial closure
DUE TO A MAJOR ROCKFALL IN JULY 2019AND AGAIN IN NOVEMBER OF 2023, THE EAST RIM TRAIL IS CLOSED FROM ECHO CANYON TO THE WEEPING ROCK TRAILHEAD. THEREFORE, THROUGH HIKES FROM THE EAST RIM TRAILHEAD TO THE MAIN CANYON FLOOR ARE INACCESSIBLE AT THIS TIME.
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Price: $60 per person
Trailhead Notes:
- Most hikers use this route for hikes to Deertrap Mountain and/or Cable Mountain, then a hike back to the East Rim Trailhead where a personal vehicle is parked.
Schedule:
- Departs daily from our shop at 6:15 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.
- Pickup takes place at the East Rim Trailhead at 6:45 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Please arrive at the East Rim Trailhead and park your personal vehicle at least 15 minutes before scheduled pickup time.
Restrictions:
- Please bring a NPS park pass and a driver's license or state-issued ID with you.
- Reservations are required.
- Maximum shuttle capacity is 13 people. Shuttles typically fill weeks in advance during peak season.
- We require a minimum of 3 passengers per departing shuttle, so if you are the first client to book as a solo passenger, you may be asked to pay for an additional ticket until more passengers are booked.
Price: $60 per person
East Mesa Trailhead (for Mystery Canyon)
WARNING: TECHNICAL CANYON EXPERIENCE AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR MYSTERY CANYON
Trailhead Notes:
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Price: $60 per person
Trailhead Notes:
- This trailhead is most commonly used for Mystery Canyon, which ends in the Zion Narrows. From there, hikers can take the NPS shuttle from the Temple of Sinawava Trailhead to the Visitor Center. Please note that the road becomes impassable in wet conditions.
- Departs daily at 6:15 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.
- Pickup takes place at Zion Adventure Company (36 Lion Blvd. Springdale, UT). Please arrive at least 15 minutes before scheduled departure.
- Approximate arrival to trailhead is 6:55 a.m. and 10:25 a.m., respectively.
Restrictions:
- Please bring a NPS park pass, a driver's license or state-issued ID, and a Mystery Canyon backcountry permit with you.
- Reservations are required.
- Maximum shuttle capacity is 13 people. Shuttles typically fill weeks in advance during peak season.
- We require a minimum of 3 passengers per departing shuttle, so if you are the first client to book as a solo passenger, you may be asked to pay for an additional ticket until more passengers are booked.
Price: $60 per person
Englestead Hollow
WARNING: TECHNICAL CANYON EXPERIENCE AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR ENGLESTEAD HOLLOW
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Price: $60 per person
Trailhead Notes:
- This stop is at Gifford Ranch off of the North Fork Rd., which is a public access jeep road 2.8 miles from Pondersosa Ranch that runs parallel to Burch Hollow. This is the easiest route to the head of Englestead Hollow. You must study the route to the start of the canyon in advance and be prepared to navigate on your own as it is not obvious from the drop-off point. Check out Tom Jones' beta for tips.
- You can finish this route by hiking Orderville Canyon, which empties into the Narrows. From there, hikers can take the NPS shuttle from the Temple of Sinawava Trailhead to the Visitor Center.
- Departs daily at 6:15 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.
- Pickup takes place at Zion Adventure Company (36 Lion Blvd. Springdale, UT). Please arrive at least 15 minutes before scheduled departure.
- Approximate arrival to trailhead is 7:05 a.m. and 10:35 a.m., respectively.
Restrictions:
- Please bring a NPS park pass and a driver's license or state-issued ID, and an Orderville Canyon backcountry permit with you.
- Reservations are required.
- Maximum shuttle capacity is 13 people. Shuttles typically fill weeks in advance during peak season.
- We require a minimum of 3 passengers per departing shuttle, so if you are the first client to book as a solo passenger, you may be asked to pay for an additional ticket until more passengers are booked.
Price: $60 per person
Birch Hollow
WARNING: TECHNICAL CANYON EXPERIENCE AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR BIRCH HOLLOW
Trailhead Notes:
Restrictions:
Price: $60 per person
Trailhead Notes:
- This stop is at Birch Hollow, a popular canyoneering route off the North Fork Rd. You can finish this route by hiking Orderville Canyon, which empties into the Narrows. From there, hikers can take the NPS shuttle from the Temple of Sinawava Trailhead to the Visitor Center.
- Departs daily at 6:15 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.
- Pickup takes place at Zion Adventure Company (36 Lion Blvd. Springdale, UT). Please arrive at least 15 minutes before scheduled departure.
- Approximate arrival to trailhead is 7:05 a.m. and 10:35 a.m., respectively.
Restrictions:
- Please bring a NPS park pass, a driver's license or state-issued ID, and an Orderville Canyon backcountry permit with you.
- Reservations are required.
- Maximum shuttle capacity is 13 people. Shuttles typically fill weeks in advance during peak season.
- We require a minimum of 3 passengers per departing shuttle, so if you are the first client to book as a solo passenger, you may be asked to pay for an additional ticket until more passengers are booked.
Price: $60 per person
Orderville Canyon
WARNING: TECHNICAL CANYON EXPERIENCE AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR ORDERVILLE CANYON
Trailhead Notes:
Schedule:
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Price: $60 per person
Trailhead Notes:
- This stop is at the cattle gate less than a mile into the Orderville primative road, which is just off the North Fork Rd. Please note we will not take you all the way to the start of Orderville Canyon. This route exits into the Narrows. From there, hikers can take the NPS shuttle from the Temple of Sinawava Trailhead to the Visitor Center.
Schedule:
- Departs daily at 6:15 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.
- Pickup takes place at Zion Adventure Company (36 Lion Blvd. Springdale, UT). Please arrive at least 15 minutes before scheduled departure.
- Approximate arrival to trailhead is 7:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., respectively.
Restrictions:
- Please bring a NPS park pass, a driver's license or state-issued ID, and an Orderville Canyon backcountry permit with you.
- Reservations are required.
- Maximum shuttle capacity is 13 people. Shuttles typically fill weeks in advance during peak season.
- We require a minimum of 3 passengers per departing shuttle, so if you are the first client to book as a solo passenger, you may be asked to pay for an additional ticket until more passengers are booked.
Price: $60 per person
