Zion Western Trailhead Shuttle Service

Lee Pass, Lava Point, Hop Valley, Wildcat Canyon, and Left Fork Trailheads
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. 
Explore the western reaches of the park and its breathtaking volcanic formations aboard our Westbound Backcountry Shuttle. Our Western Region Trailhead destinations include Lee Pass, Lava Point, Hop Valley, Wildcat Canyon and Left Fork.

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
We schedule reservations so that you can be guaranteed proper service. Full payment is charged at the time of booking. Cancellations more than 14 days from your shuttle date are subject to a 95% refund. Cancellations within 14 days are non refundable. If we cancel due to weather or impassable roads, you will be given a full refund.
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Shuttles will board 5 minutes prior to departure and leave on-time in order to respect all guests. If you are late, or do not arrive, you will be charged the full amount of the reserved service.
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Road conditions limit accessibility in the winter.  Call for conditions. 
Left Fork to Wildcat Transfer (for Top-Down Subway)
WARNING: TECHNICAL CANYON EXPERIENCE AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR  TOP-DOWN SUBWAY

Trailhead Notes:
  • ​This is a common shuttle route for hikers who plan to descend the one-way, top-down Subway route. We will pick you up at the Left Fork Trailhead, where you will leave a personal vehicle for departure, then we'll drop you off at the Wildcat Canyon Trailhead for the start of the Subway. Alternative arrangements may be possible, so feel free to call for special inquiries.
  • If you are hiking the Subway Bottom-Up, you do NOT need a shuttle. Just drive to the Left Fork Trailhead and park your car.

Schedule:
  • Our shuttle departs from our shop at 7:15 a.m and will meet you at the Left Fork Trailhead.
  • We will pick you up at the Left Fork Trailhead at 7:45 a.m. Please arrive at the trailhead and park your personal vehicle at least 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. 
  • Important online purchase info: When purchasing the Subway Transfer shuttle on-line, select the 7:15 a.m shuttle departure and we will meet you at the Left Fork Trailhead at 7:45 a.m.

Restrictions:
  • Please bring a NPS park pass, a driver's license or state-issued ID, and a Subway 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: $55 per person
Hop Valley Trailhead
Trailhead Notes:
  • This shuttle is most popular for hiking the La Verkin Creek trail to the Kolob Arch.

Schedule:
  • Departs daily at 7:15 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 8:00 a.m.

Restrictions:
  • Please bring a NPS park pass and a driver's license or state-issued ID.
  • 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: $55 per person
Lava Point / West Rim Trailhead 
WARNING: TECHNICAL CANYON EXPERIENCE AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR THE RIGHT FORK, KOLOB CREEK, BOUNDARY CANYON, IMLAY AND HEAPS

Trailhead Notes:
  • This trailhead is the western terminus of the West Rim Trail and provides access to a variety of technical canyoneering routes, including Right Fork, Kolob Creek, Boundary Canyon, Imlay and Heaps. Lava Point typically holds snow late into the spring, and the last mile of road is often the last road to open in the Zion high country. When the road is too muddy to drive safely, we drop hikers off at Lava Point Campground, where they may hike the last mile downhill on the Barney Trail to reach the West Rim Trailhead. When it snows, the primitave road to Lava Point closes completely, and hikers will be dropped off at the nearest reachable point, such as the start of Lava Point Road or the Wildcat Canyon Trailhead.

Schedule:
  • Departs daily at 7:15 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 8:15 a.m.

Restrictions:
  • Please bring a NPS park pass, a driver's license or state-issued ID, and a backcountry permit for any technical canyoneering routes you wish to attempt.
  • 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: $55 per person
Lee Pass
Trailhead Notes:
  • The Lee Pass Trailhead is most commonly used by hikers traversing Zion from the west side to the Main Canyon. Once you've reached the Main Canyon floor, you can utilize the NPS shuttle to return to a personal vehicle in Springdale.
  • An additional stop at Hop Valley Trailhead can be arranged for hikers who wish to cache water for a hike through West Zion. You must bring your own potable water and storage vestibules if you choose this option.

Schedule:
  • Departs daily at 7:15 a.m.
  • Pickup takes place at Zion Adventure Company (36 Lion Blvd. Springdale, UT). Please arrive at least 15 minutes before scheduled departure. 
  • Please be aware that we may stop at Lava Point at the end of the Kolob Terrace Road BEFORE returning south on the same road and heading north on Interstate 15 for Lee Pass. A direct shuttle to Lee Pass is approximately 1 hour, BUT be prepared to be aboard our shuttle for up to 2 and a half hours if we are making other stops that day.

Restrictions:
  • Please bring a NPS park pass, a driver's license or state-issued ID, and a backcountry permit if you plan to camp overnight within park boundaries.
  • 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: $55 per person
        
Hop Valley to Lee Pass Transfer
Trailhead Notes:
  • This shuttle route is best for clients who wish to hike from Lee Pass to the Hop Valley Trailhead. It is recommended to leave a personal vehicle at the Hop Valley Trailhead for your departure.

Schedule:
  • Departs daily from our shop at 7:15 a.m.
  • Pickup takes place at the Hop Valley Trailhead at approximately 8:00 a.m. but may be 10-15 minutes later if a drop off is made beforehand, on the way. Please arrive at the trailhead and park your personal vehicle at least 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. 


Restrictions:
  • Please bring a NPS park pass, a driver's license or state-issued ID, and a backcountry permit if you plan to camp overnight within park boundaries.
  • 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: $55 per person
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