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Narrows Shuttles


TEMPLE OF SINAWAVA - Narrows BOTTOM-UP HIKE

Zion National Park provides a free shuttle ride from the Visitor Center to the Temple of Sinawava. Because of the rising popularity of Zion, this shuttle schedule changes regularly. This schedule can be found HERE, on the Zion National Park Service website, but it typically begins running sometime in February and ends at the end of November.

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Chamberlain's Ranch - Narrows Top-Down HIKE

Spring/Summer/Fall            March - November

Price: 
  • $37.00/person *Includes $5 non-refundable booking fee)
  • 10% discount for groups of 8+ paying together

Trailhead Notes:
  • This is the primary trailhead for the Zion Narrows Top-Down Hike. The final 13 miles to Chamberlain's Ranch are on unimproved roads, and become impassable when wet.
  • Maintained pit toilets available a trailhead.

Schedule:
  • Departs seasonally at 6:15 am and 9:30 am.
  • Meet at Zion Adventure Company (36 Lion Blvd.) at least 15 minutes before departure. 

Restrictions:
  • Must bring NPS park pass and Narrows Top-Down permit with you.
  • 2 person minimum for shuttle to run
  • Reservations are required.
  • Maximum shuttle capacity is 14. Shuttles typically fill during peak season. 
Winter             December - February

Price: 
  • $37.00/person *Includes $5 non-refundable booking fee)
  • 10% discount for groups of 8+ paying together

Trailhead Notes:
  • The access road to Chamberlain's Ranch is often impassable in the winter due to snow. If this road is passable, the temperatures are often below freezing.
  • No pit toilet access in the winter.

Schedule:
  • Custom departure times only
  • Meet at Temple of Sinawava at least 15 minutes before departure. 

Restrictions:
  • Must bring NPS park pass and Narrows Top-Down permit with you.
  • 4 person minimum for shuttle to run
  • Reservations are required.
  • Maximum shuttle capacity is 14.

Eastern Region Trailheads are organized around the Chamberlain's Ranch shuttle route, the route all Top-Down Narrows hikers take. Along the way, we service these additional trailheads:
  • East Rim
  • Englestead Hollow
  • East Mesa (Mystery Canyon)
  • Birch Hollow
  • Orderville Canyon
  • We also offer custom pick-ups and drop-offs by customer request.

We try to organize an efficient shuttle schedule, enabling the most hikers to get to their desired trailhead promptly while also minimizing shuttle prices and our carbon footprint. The time restrictions indicated in each tab help us manage this efficiency effort. Please know that exact shuttle arrival times are impossible to predict, as weather and traffic conditions, as well as customer timeliness, sometime affect our schedule.

Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your reservation up to noon (12pm) the day before your schedule departure for a refund. You will be refunded the full amount, minus the $5 reservation fee taken at time of booking. 


Shuttle stops along the way to chamberlain's ranch

East Rim Trailhead
Spring/Summer/Fall             March - November

Price: 
  • $25.00/person (includes $5 non-refundable booking fee)
  • 10% for groups of 8+ paying together.

Trailhead Notes:
  • Most hikers use this trailhead for hikes to Observation Point, Deertrap Mountain, and/or Cable Mountain. Most hikers visit one or more of these destinations, then continue through to Weeping Rock Trailhead, in Zion Canyon.

Schedule:
  • Departs seasonally at 6:15 am and 9:30 am.
  • Meet at Zion Adventure Company (36 Lion Blvd.) at least 15 minutes before departure. 

Restrictions:
  • Must have NPS park pass.
  • 2 person minimum for shuttle to run.
  • Reservations are required.
  • Maximum shuttle capacity is 14. Shuttles typically fill during peak season. 

Winter             December - February

Price: 
  • $25.00/person (includes $5 non-refundable booking fee)
  • 10% discount for groups of 8+ paying together.

Trailhead Notes:
  • Trailhead accesses Observation Point, Deertrap Mountain, and/or Cable Mountain.

Schedule:
  • Custom departure times only
  • Meet at Weeping Rock at least 15 minutes before departure. 

Restrictions:
  • Must bring NPS park pass .
  • 3 person minimum for shuttle to run.
  • Reservations are required.
  • Maximum shuttle capacity is 14.
Call
435.772.1001
to Reserve

East Mesa Trailhead - Mystery Canyon & Observation Point
Spring/Summer/Fall             March - November

Price: 
  • $29.00/person *Includes $5 non-refundable booking fee
  • 10% for groups of 8+ paying together.

Trailhead Notes:
  • This trailhead is often used for Mystery Canyon or day hiking to Observation Point (finishing in main canyon). This road becomes impassable in wet conditions. 
  • If doing Mystery Canyon, check out Tom Jones' Zion: Canyoneering book before your trip.
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Schedule:
  • Departs seasonally at 6:15 am and 9:30 am.
  • Meet at Zion Adventure Company (36 Lion Blvd.) at least 15 minutes before departure. 

Restrictions:
  • Must have NPS park pass and permit for Mystery Canyon.
  • 2 person minimum for shuttle to run.
  • Reservations are required.
  • Maximum shuttle capacity is 14. Shuttles typically fill during peak season. 


Winter             December - February

Price: 
  • $29.00/person *Includes $5 non-refundable booking fee.
  • 10% discount for groups of 8+ paying together.

Trailhead Notes:
  • The trail to Mystery can be difficult to find in the winter, and is rarely done due to snow and ice within the canyon.
  • Observation Point done as a through hike also has ice and snow often. Be sure to take some extra traction for your feet!

Schedule:
  • Custom departure times only.
  • Meet at Weeping Rock at least 15 minutes before departure. 

Restrictions:
  • Must bring NPS park pass and permit for Mystery Canyon.
  • 3 person minimum for shuttle to run.
  • Reservations are required.
  • Maximum shuttle capacity is 14.


Call
435.772.1001
to Reserve

Englestead Hollow
WARNING: TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Spring/Summer/Fall             March - November

Price: 
  • $29.00/person *Includes $5 non-refundable booking fee.
  • 10% for groups of 8+ paying together.

Trailhead Notes:
  • This stop is at Gifford Ranch off of the North Fork Rd., a public access jeep road parallel to Birch Hollow, 2.8 miles from Pondersosa Ranch. This is the easiest route to the head of Englestead. You have to know the route to the canyon in advance, however, as it is not obvious from the drop-off point. Check out Tom Jones' Zion: Canyoneering book before your trip.

Schedule:
  • Departs seasonally at 6:15 am and 9:30 am.
  • Meet at Zion Adventure Company (36 Lion Blvd.) at least 15 minutes before departure. 

Restrictions:
  • Must have NPS park pass and Orderville permit if exiting via the Narrows.
  • 2 person minimum for shuttle to run.
  • Reservations are required.
  • Maximum shuttle capacity is 14. Shuttles typically fill during peak season. 
Winter             December - February

Price: 
  • $29.00/person *Includes $5 non-refundable booking fee.
  • 10% discount for groups of 8+ paying together.

Trailhead Notes:
  • Because of the difficult nature of descending a canyon in the winter, check out Tom Jones' Zion: Canyoneering book before your trip. 

Schedule:
  • Custom departure times only.
  • Meet at Temple of Sinawava at least 15 minutes before departure. 

Restrictions:
  • Must bring NPS park pass & permit for Orderville permit if exiting via the Narrows.
  • 3 person minimum for shuttle to run.
  • Reservations are required.
  • Maximum shuttle capacity is 14 people.


Call
 435.772.1001
to Reserve

Birch Hollow
 WARNING: TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Spring/Summer/Fall             March - November

Price: 
  • $29.00/person *Includes $5 booking fee.
  • 10% for groups of 8+ paying together.

Trailhead Notes:
  • This stop is at Birch Hollow, a popular Canyoneering route just off the North Fork Rd. You can finish this route out Orderville Canyon into the Narrows with a permit from Zion National Park.  Check out Tom Jones' Zion: Canyoneering book before your trip.                   

Schedule:
  • Departs seasonally at 6:15 am and 9:30 am.
  • Meet at Zion Adventure Company (36 Lion Blvd.) at least 15 minutes before departure. 

Restrictions:
  • Must have NPS park pass and Orderville permit if exiting via the Narrows.
  • 2 person minimum for this shuttle to run.
  • Reservations are required.
  • Maximum shuttle capacity is 14. Shuttles typically fill during peak season. 
Winter             December - February

Price: 
  • $29.00/person *Includes $5 non-refundable booking fee.
  • 10% discount for groups of 8+ paying together.

Trailhead Notes:
  • Because of the difficult nature of descending a canyon in the winter, check out Tom Jones' Zion: Canyoneering book before your trip. 

Schedule:
  • Custom departure times only.
  • Exit via down the Narrows: Meet at Temple of Sinawava at least 15 minutes before departure. 

Restrictions:
  • Must bring NPS park pass & permit for Orderville permit if exiting via the Narrows.
  • 3 person minimum for shuttle to run.
  • Reservations are required.
  • Maximum shuttle capacity is 14 people.


Call
435.772.1001
to Reserve
Orderville Canyon
WARNING: TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Spring/Summer/Fall             March - November

Price: 
  • $29.00/person *Includes $5 booking fee
  • 10% for groups of 8+ paying together

Trailhead Notes:
  • This stop is at the gate, less than a mile into the Orderville WSA jeep road off of the North Fork Rd. Orderville Canyon runs into the Narrows.

Schedule:
  • Departs seasonally at 6:15 am and 9:30 am.
  • Meet at Zion Adventure Company (36 Lion Blvd.) at least 15 minutes before departure. 

Restrictions:
  • Must have NPS park pass and Orderville permit.
  • 2 person minimum for shuttle to run.
  • Reservations are required.
  • Maximum shuttle capacity is 14. Shuttles typically fill during peak season. 
Winter             December - February

Price: 
  • $29.00/person *Includes $5 non-refundable booking fee.
  • 10% discount for groups of 8+ paying together.

Trailhead Notes:
  • Because of the difficult nature of descending a canyon in the winter, check out Tom Jones' Zion: Canyoneering book before your trip. 

Schedule:
  • Custom departure times only.
  • Exit via down the Narrows: Meet at Temple of Sinawava at least 15 minutes before departure. 

Restrictions:
  • Must bring NPS park pass & permit for Orderville permit if exiting via the Narrows.
  • 3 person minimum for shuttle to run.
  • Reservations are required.
  • Maximum shuttle capacity is 14 people.


Call
435.772.1001
to Reserve
Trans-Zion - East Rim Trailhead to Lee Pass
Spring/Summer/Fall             March - November

Price: 
  • $69.00/person *Includes $5 booking fee.
  • 10% for groups of 8+ paying together

Trailhead Notes:
  • For hikers traversing the entirety of Zion from West to East. You leave your vehicle at the East Rim Trailhead , where we pick you up and take you to Lee Pass trailhead. Please note that this shuttle could have several other stops. 

Schedule:
  • We meet you at the East Rim Trailhead at 5:50 am, then promptly travel back to Springdale. We load up additional hikers, then depart Springdale promptly at 6:30 am. Please be aware that this route includes the potential for several other stops. Arrival times may vary from 7:30am - 9:30am. 

Restrictions:
  • Must have NPS park pass, camping reservations and permit.
  • 2 person minimum for shuttle to run.
  • Reservations are required.
  • Maximum shuttle capacity is 14. Shuttles typically fill during peak season. 


Winter             December - February

Price: 
  • $69.00/person *Includes $5 non-refundable booking fee.
  • 10% discount for groups of 8+ paying together.

Trailhead Notes:
  • Meet us at the East Rim Trailhead if doing the entire Trans-Zion hike. Otherwise, we can meet you in Springdale at Zion Adventure Company.

Schedule:
  • Custom departure times only.

Restrictions:
  • Must bring NPS park pass & permits for overnight camping throughout the hike.
  • 4 person minimum for shuttle to run.
  • Reservations are required.
  • Maximum shuttle capacity is 14 people.


Call
435.772.1001
to Reserve

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