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Shuttle System in Zion. Is it any good?
Posted on 3/7/22 at 8:02 am
Posted on 3/7/22 at 8:02 am
I'll be taking the family to Zion this week and it appears the shuttle system will be operating on the weekends. We're trying to plan accordingly between Bryce, Zion, and possibly the North Rim of The Grand Canyon. Is it better to experience Zion with the shuttles or without?
Posted on 3/7/22 at 8:35 am to NewIberiaHaircut
We were at Zion on Memorial Day last May. Shuttle service was great inside the park, but it was also the only option besides walking. We did a lot of walking/hiking that day, but shuttled to a few stations and to the park exit at the end of the day. Some stops were still closed at that time. Not sure if all stops are reopened yet.
Shuttle line was very long at the visitor's center to enter the park. We didn't have to wait long at the visitor's center because we had shuttle reservations that were offered at that time. Those in the standby line had to wait a couple hours for the initial shuttle into the park. I think that was mainly because it was the first weekend Zion had without Covid crowd limitations. Didn't see any long shuttle waits at any stop inside the park though.
Enjoy your trip! Zion was a pretty awesome place.
Shuttle line was very long at the visitor's center to enter the park. We didn't have to wait long at the visitor's center because we had shuttle reservations that were offered at that time. Those in the standby line had to wait a couple hours for the initial shuttle into the park. I think that was mainly because it was the first weekend Zion had without Covid crowd limitations. Didn't see any long shuttle waits at any stop inside the park though.
Enjoy your trip! Zion was a pretty awesome place.
Posted on 3/7/22 at 8:56 am to NewIberiaHaircut
unless you are staying at the lodge the shuttle is the only way to get past the visitors center...that or walk
Posted on 3/7/22 at 9:06 am to cgrand
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unless you are staying at the lodge the shuttle is the only way to get past the visitors center...that or walk
Don't think that's right for this time of the year. The shuttles are only operating on the weekend.
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Shuttle service resumes in Zion Canyon February 19-20 and 26-27 and March 5-6 and 12-13
Shuttle service will resume in Zion Canyon on weekends.
Weekend service is a continuation of a pilot program instituted by Zion in recent seasons.
During these weekends visitors cannot drive personal vehicles on Zion Canyon Scenic Drive.
The Springdale Shuttle will not run.
Face masks are required on the shuttle.
Weekday personal vehicle access in Zion Canyon
Visitors can drive personal vehicles on Zion Canyon Scenic Drive Monday through Friday.
The last scheduled day for personal vehicle access this spring is Friday, March 18.
Plan for limited parking; when parking in Zion Canyon is full, the NPS may temporarily close the road.
So for those that have driven their personal vehicles in Zion, which was better? Shuttle or personal vehicle and how early did you arrive at the park to beat the crowds in a personal vehicle?
Posted on 3/7/22 at 9:06 am to NewIberiaHaircut
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it better to experience Zion with the shuttles or without?
Most of the trails are MILES away from the visitors center (and from each other), so while I guess it would be possible to walk to them, the shuttle is definitely the better experience.
ETA: Saw what you posted, didn't know that was a thing. I guess that is for slow season. Don't see how it would be a bad thing to have your own car, if the parking isn't too crowded.
This post was edited on 3/7/22 at 9:09 am
Posted on 3/7/22 at 9:32 am to RonFNSwanson
I was there last October and the shuttle was great. They come probably every 15-20 minutes. It's pretty efficient and at the time you couldn't drive personal vehicles into the canyon, so it was the only way up. Unless you just really want to have your car for some reason, I'd go with the shuttle.
Hopefully you're driving into the park from the east because that drive as you come into the canyon from the tunnel is pretty mind blowing.
Hopefully you're driving into the park from the east because that drive as you come into the canyon from the tunnel is pretty mind blowing.
Posted on 3/7/22 at 9:55 am to NewIberiaHaircut
I went around this time of the year in 2016 and the shuttle was fine. No issues. Have fun.
This post was edited on 3/7/22 at 9:56 am
Posted on 3/7/22 at 10:09 am to CharlieTiger
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Hopefully you're driving into the park from the east because that drive as you come into the canyon from the tunnel is pretty mind blowing.
This. Go to Bryce first and then take the east entrance to Zion. Insanely Beautiful.
Posted on 3/7/22 at 10:18 am to NewIberiaHaircut
We were there last June; shuttle was the only option then. Other than the Visitor Center and the lodge I don’t remember a lot of parking places.
The shuttle worked fine and the park was crowded. The only issue was the two hour wait to board at the VC in the morning and we got there right at 6:00 am. The park never closes so you can get in line at 4:00 in the morning if you want. That is probably not an issue in March.
On the drive between Zion & Bryce go by Cedar Breaks Nat Monument if you have time and the road is not closed.
The shuttle worked fine and the park was crowded. The only issue was the two hour wait to board at the VC in the morning and we got there right at 6:00 am. The park never closes so you can get in line at 4:00 in the morning if you want. That is probably not an issue in March.
On the drive between Zion & Bryce go by Cedar Breaks Nat Monument if you have time and the road is not closed.
Posted on 3/7/22 at 10:26 am to CharlieTiger
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Hopefully you're driving into the park from the east because that drive as you come into the canyon from the tunnel is pretty mind blowing.
We are staying on the east side of the park. So that will be our main entrance.
Posted on 3/7/22 at 10:55 am to NewIberiaHaircut
Took it this past summer. Was in line at 5:30 waiting for the first shuttle (6am) with barely any line. It was very crowded that time of year and most of the people on the shuttle that early are going to angels landing, before permits were required of course.
Posted on 3/8/22 at 6:40 am to luvdatigahs
Rent an e-bike.
Posted on 3/8/22 at 7:15 am to NewIberiaHaircut
You can hike the north rim of Grand out to beautiful campsites overlooking the canyon. Tons of wildlife and you’ll likely be alone at the primitive campsite on Widforss Point. It’s hard to be that…but I think it’s closed for the winter.
Posted on 3/9/22 at 1:43 pm to NewIberiaHaircut
If the shuttle is running the road won't be open OP. Are you talking about going different days?
I believe its 9 miles from the visitors center to the back of the canyon, but I don't think every shuttle stop has a parking area. There are only a handful of parking spots in the entire canyon mostly by the lodge. If its that slow then I'd take the shuttle. But I was there in November and it was pretty busy so you couldn't get away from people.
My personal opinion is that the shuttles will be on their way out soon for anyone but handicapped. And the National Park systems will move to a bike-Ebike system. The Ebikes just make too much sense, allow more personal freedom, etc. They can rent the Ebikes and make money instead of the shuttles being free.
I believe its 9 miles from the visitors center to the back of the canyon, but I don't think every shuttle stop has a parking area. There are only a handful of parking spots in the entire canyon mostly by the lodge. If its that slow then I'd take the shuttle. But I was there in November and it was pretty busy so you couldn't get away from people.
My personal opinion is that the shuttles will be on their way out soon for anyone but handicapped. And the National Park systems will move to a bike-Ebike system. The Ebikes just make too much sense, allow more personal freedom, etc. They can rent the Ebikes and make money instead of the shuttles being free.
Posted on 3/9/22 at 6:22 pm to cgrand
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unless you are staying at the lodge the shuttle is the only way to get past the visitors center...that or walk
Not right now, road stays open until parking lots are full
ETA this is on week days, shuttle running on weekends
This post was edited on 3/9/22 at 6:28 pm
Posted on 3/9/22 at 6:27 pm to NewIberiaHaircut
Unless you’re better at finding back roads than me you won’t be visiting north rim. I was there last week and what wasn’t closed was muddy from melting snow. Had to call an audible
Posted on 3/10/22 at 6:17 am to yellowfin
Good to know. 
Posted on 3/10/22 at 6:31 am to NewIberiaHaircut
I went to all 3 last week so let me know if you have any more questions
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