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On
May 26, 2000, Zion National Park initiated a new shuttle bus
transportation system to eliminate traffic congestion in the
upper Zion Canyon portion of the park. The free shuttle
system includes two loops—one serving the park and one
operating in the town of Springdale. The Springdale
shuttle loop stops at six locations in the town, and the Zion
Canyon shuttle loop stops at eight locations in the park.
The transfer point between loops is made at the Zion Canyon
Visitor Center in the park.
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The
shuttle system operates from April through October.
During those months, visitors may not drive their private
vehicles on the scenic drive in upper Zion Canyon unless they
are guests at the Zion Canyon Lodge. All other roads in
the park are open to private vehicles. At other times of
the year, private vehicles may be driven into upper Zion
Canyon.
The
shuttle system provides convenient and frequent access to
numerous hiking trails, scenic points, picnicking, horseback
riding and the Zion Canyon Lodge. During the summer
months, buses run at six-minute intervals during the middle of
the day, so there is no need to rush to catch a bus.
During the summer months, shuttles operate from 6:30 a.m. to
11:00 p.m. daily. Shuttle schedules and frequencies
change with the season and with the time of day. Shuttle
schedules are posted at each shuttle stop. The system
has allowed visitors to easily access the main canyon in an
improved atmosphere of peace and tranquility.
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