How to Get the Most out of Zion National Park | PLAN YOUR PERFECT TRIP to ZION | Millet's Go
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- Опубліковано 10 чер 2024
- UPDATE 2024: The shuttle passes are now free. Please do further research when booking a trip in regards to how best to use the shuttle pass system.
6 tips to help you plan your Zion National Park trip! We went out of our way to gather the most important information to plan your trip to Zion. Know before you go and be prepared! We planned our trip without these 6 tips and had a lot of chaos. Use these tips to plan the best trip ever and to avoid any issues.
Annual Park Pass - bit.ly/3bMm2SA
Zion Outfitters - zionoutfitter.com/
Zion National Park Information - www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm
Shuttle Pass - www.recreation.gov/ticket/300...
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ZION NATIONAL PARK in UTAH has some of the best hikes in the world including THE NARROWS and ANGELS LANDING! We are so excited to share with you some incredible tips of how to visit Zion the right way. Learning these tips and tricks will get you to the other side!
I just returned this morning from Zion, the shuttles are free.I didn't see antying about a private shuttles from zion outtfitters -where I rented my narrows water gear and took a shower for $8. Yesterday, Friday July 1st, I was at the park by 7am, parked at the visitors center and was on a shuttle to angels landing within 20mins. When I returned at 11:30 (not much of a line for shuttle at the grotto) the line at the Visiters Center was massive. Regarding parking at the VC, cars come and go all day, I easily scored a space at 3:30pm on thursday. One last thing, I stayed at the best western surestay (newer hotel great breakfast) in La Virken which is 17 miles from the park entrance. Cost 126.00 including all taxes. When I seach for videos I always fiilter by date so that I get the lastest information:)
Yes this video is three years old
Hands down you might have saved our trip. I had no idea about any of this stuff!
And for people who are like “sounds like you didn’t plan well enough.” Some of us don’t live in places with popular national parks and/or love sporadic trips. (I’m from Texas and I don't even think there was even 1 car in front of us to get into Palo Duro National Park during spring break.) We decided a week before our time to hit the road we were going to make a 20-hour drive to Zion.
Love this comment! This is exactly why we made this video. So glad to hear this is helpful! Have a great trip.
Great content thanks so much for this info. You are 10000% accurate saying no one else has this content. Leaving for Zion Wednesday. I feel more prepared after this video than the last 17 days of research.
We are SO GLAD to hear that! This makes it all worth it. Thanks for watching and for the feedback! That really helps us know we are making good content.. Hope you have a great trip!
Thank you!! Wonderful and helpful info!
I will definitely watch your video preparing my trip next year.
Thank you for watching! So glad to hear it was helpful! Thanks again.
This was SO GOOD! You're right, the only video I've seen with these tips!! Thank you!!!!
You’re welcome! So glad we could help!
Such great content. We went in the Spring May 10 -17 and since then private tour shuttles have stopped and so have the ticket reservations. Waiting in line for the [ark shuttle now can be long as one to two hours and the patience levels grows thin. I would rent a bike or an e bike for sure next time. Shuttles stop at five o'clock pm to go to the different trails and only pick up until hikers until 8 o'clock pm to take you back to the visitor center to leave. What we experienced is with most parks the visitor center clears out (at least in May) by 4:00 this means the park is emptied out and we drove right in for tons of parking. The trails are almost deserted. Therefore, if you have a bike the park is open 24/7 and hiking after five (when the shuttles are not running) is BEAUTIFUL. The shuttle driver said if you miss the last shuttle out you will have to walk the nine miles back to the visitor center from The Narrows. Most people are afraid to miss the shuttles and the morning hours are the most crowded. YIKES. You can't call an uber.
Thanks for watching. Yeah that's great info as well. Thanks so much for sharing. Yeah we did know that since this video was released, there has been changes to the shuttle system. Either way, it's a bit of a hassle for sure.
Seriously the most helpful Zion video I’ve seen! Thank you!!
Wow thank you! That’s so great to hear. So glad it was helpful and thanks for watching!
Great great tips you guys! We are visiting Zion during Labor Day weekend and planning to do the narrows & Scott’s lookout hike! Excited to enjoy the views & have fun. Thank you so much guys for a great video.
You’re gonna love it! Have a great trip and thanks for watching!
Thanks so much for this informative video. We're planning a trip and found this information to be very helpful.
You're welcome. Hope you have a great trip!
Awesome. Thank you so much! Super helpful!
So glad to hear. Let us know how your experiences is when you go!
Thanks for watching. Please let us know any more tips you might have about zion national park! We've had a couple people point out that $35 pass is for a week, not a day, so keep that in mind. We still recommend an annual pass because that will get you into other national parks and save you money (not sponsored). Also, as of the end of May, you no longer have to use recreation.gov to get tickets for shuttle. As of June 6, most of the private shuttles have stopped running. Red Rock shuttle will stop on the 15th.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, I really enjoy your tips and I'm looking forward to exploring Zion National Park next mount. Your video is so awesome to watch, keep the great work up.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback and for watching!
I am trying to do my homework and plan out my a 30 day southern cross country trip. I have watched tons of vidoes probably 100 or more and your video was great! Exactly like you said it was a insiders tips and tricks sort of video and gave information I didn’t find in the other videos I watched! Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much for the incredible feedback. Thanks for watching!!
Thank you for answering all of my questions! I’ve been trying to find videos about the things you’ve shared.
So glad we could help! Enjoy your trip
What a fantastic video THANK YOU!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching
Thank you! Super helpful!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching
The best video I’ve seen and so informative!
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it!
This is a fantastic video! Great job with the whole thing and this was incredibly informative!
Thank you so much. Glad it was helpful!
This was so helpful! Thank you! 💜
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This was so helpful! Thank you so much!
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I’m going there this weekend, thank you for this!
No problem. Enjoy!
Exciting! Thank you
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What a great video thanks just the info I needed as I plan my trip to Zion
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Thank you for showing the Zion Information Guide, I was getting so confused how to do Zion, this really breaks it down. THANK YOU!
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Super helpful info! Thanks!
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I was so confused by Zion and the whole shuttle situation. This really helped me have a better understanding. Thanks
Glad this helped. I will say that the shuttle system has changed since this video was released. I believe it is free now. Thanks for watching
@@smokeystriper It's been free every time I've gone, about 8-9 times from 2010-18/19 or so, so her comments about it being paid really confused me!
Super video. Thanks for the tips!
You’re welcome
Thank you so much! Saving this video 😊
Awesome. Glad we can help. Thanks for watching
Thank you for this video. It was the most helpful out of all the videos that we reviewed. The Annual Pass was a huge savings as we did grand, Zion, and Bryce canyons. At one of them, there was a special line for pass holders that was faster.
That’s so good to hear. That annual pass really is too good to be true. I’m glad this was helpful and thanks for watching!
Very helpful! Thanks!
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Much appreciated. Great tips x
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Thanks for this most helpful and candid get the most out of zion video
You’re welcome!!! Thanks for watching!
All great tips and thank you for sharing them. I'm headed there this year.
You are gonna love it! Have fun
Wow, awesome tips!!! Hoping to get out to Zion soon.....looks like we're going with the Zion Outfitters Co! Thanks you so much! 🙏
Definitely a good call! You won't regret it.
Thanks for all your tips is very helpful 🙏
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
Those are some great tips especially the one about the shuttle. Thank you.
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Thanks, very good tips
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Thanks for all the tips! I'm going next month.
Great! You're gonna love it!
Great info and presentation!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Thank you for great video. I drove thru as part of cross country from LA to newburgh NY. I want to revisit someday.
Thanks for watching
Great tips much appreciated
No problem. Thanks for watching!
Nicely done. Quality tips for people new to Zion. 👍💪
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Nicely done video! Good info! I was only going to watch bits and pieces but this girl was sooo cute I watched the entire video.
That’s so nice. Thank you!
It’s unfortunate that videos can’t be updated, because as you’ve acknowledged the shuttles are now free.
When shuttles aren’t in use, the parking in lots is insane. On March 2, the Angels Landing parking lot was full by 7:45 am. Narrows Parking lot full at 9:45 am (could have been earlier than that). Road into Zion was fully closed by 11 am.
So shuttle system seems confining, but at least you have the option of getting to the trails. With self parking, there is no option if no parking spaces available.
You are right. It’s such an informative video and we’d hate to pull it down for because of one change
Thank you for, Your information.
This gave me so much information.
This is the best website for Zion National Park.
My wife is from Russia we had a, Amazing time thanks again
Thank you so much for watching. We are so glad this was helpful!
At last, a video for the NON-hikers!
LOL you’re welcome
good information ... thank you!
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Thank you!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching
Thanks for the video
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The tree behind you is awesome
Big beautiful tree in city park nola
We’re heading there in early June 2022 thanks for your awesome video with so many great tips
You’re welcome. Have a great trip!
We were there in June- shuttles in town and the park are free to ride, they run constantly. North Rim of Grand Canyon is more spectacular, but Zion is a must see!
Yes the shuttle system has changed since this video was released
Zion National Park is my favorite national park. I've been there half a dozen times. My most recent visit was August 6, 2022.
That’s awesome. We love it too
Great information!!!
You’re welcome
Fun fact: hurricane is actually pronounced herkin by the locals.
Wow. We had no clue haha
As a local i will correct your pronunciation. It sounds more like " hurr-a-kin". Whatever.
This is a good place. We are entirely dependent on tourism at this time.
If you are interested in J W Powell, the Colorado River, the Mormons, native Americans, atomic bomb testing, botany, birdwatching etc, this is a good place to visit.
We don't even use the river very much anymore because of about 4 million visitors every year discarding their effluvia and trash into it.
We also are hesitant to tell people about other places that we hope to protect.
It would be helpful if more people have a respectful attitude.
It sounds like ghetto trash to say it like that
@@richardportman8912 my heart breaks into a million pieces reading this. Of course I believe in God now and am respectful to others. But, I firmly believe in thanking the nature. I'll do a peayer over the rocks a safe journey for all souls. I believe in leave places better than you found it. To give grace laugh a lot. Pick up your trash and take care of each other and earth. Trust that animals know danger. Respect local wisdom and so on. 🥺 I am going to Zion in September I hope no local views me like a trashcan! ( could hardly blame them). Water is in my whole soul, I love waterfalls. Maybe some day I will gain their trust and respect and get to learn from them. It'll take time, people now adays have little respect for the locals. Very interesting!
Nice video! Doing my research for a trip in April!
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
Good stuff thank you. Heading there next month for the first time
You’re gonna love it! Thanks for watching
@@MilletsGo thanks for sharing. I too won’t be able to do Angels landing but can’t wait to do Scouts. Overcoming my fear of heights 👍🏻
@@Draperfan33 Don't worry about it. Do what makes you comfortable, and know that the views are worth it for Scouts Lookout!
Wish I’d watched this before going to Zion. We took our kids 31 years ago and it was awesome. Took our granddaughters this week and it was crazy crowded. It was like Disney World, long lines and horrible crowds.
Yeah it really is insane how much it has changed. Thanks for watching. Sorry you hadn’t seen it sooner.
We were just in Zion ourselves! Certainly can't imagine hiking the narrows in crocs! 👍 4, keep up the great work! 😊
Awesome, thanks so much for watching. We saw tons of people unprepared on that hike. Definitely glad we rented the gear for sure!
@@MilletsGo It's always smart to plan ahead! So glad it worked out well for you! 😊
Haha yes definitely. I wish I could say that for the whole trip. We definitely learned things the hard way on this trip!
I read that the River has bacteria. Were there warnings when you were there?
@@carolhiggins1560 yes, there were signs and warnings. They told us not to put our heads under the water and not to drink it. As long as you don't do that you should be fine!
These tips are awesome, went last October, and didn't know Scout's Lookout was on the same trail or close to Angel's landing! And we did see people in waders and sticks at the Narrows, we didn't go but just walked along that trail. Next time we'll rent the equipment for sure! Also a place that I recommend is staying in St. George it's 45 minute drive from Zion's. And you don't want to miss Snow Canyon and several beautiful hikes right by St. George.
That’s awesome. Thanks for the tips
Thanks!! very helpful, we will be visiting in Septmeber
Have a great trip! Thanks for watching
Good Video thanks, but the video or comments need updating, for instance you no longer book the zion shuttle, it's first come first serve. (also come April 1st 2022, angels landing you'll need a permit to hike).
As said, during spring and summer go super early to the most popular hikes angels landing and/or the narrows. You won't be only one there at 6am but you will be with all the serious hikers and prepared people. By 9/10am it's amateur city with every clueless hiker out there to compete with, and let me tell you they're annoying to be around. Go early with the serious and prepared hikers.
Thanks for the updated info! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.
So I would be able to hike it without a permit now? I tried calling yesterday to find out but wasn't able to speak to anyone.
It’s crazy how you don’t have millions of subscribers!
Oh thanks. I agree
This is why I went to Zion in December. A little cold but no shuttle, traffic or over crowding.
I bet that was nice! From what I've heard the shuttle system has changed since this video.
Planning campground as well next time but never in the Summer Time
@@go_outdoor_recreation For sure. Summer is WAY too crowded. Insane wait times standing in line. Winter time is super quiet, I drove and parked anywhere no problem
I've been to Zion 20+ times but I still watched your video all the way through. Still love Zion, hate the Zion experience.
Yeah I totally get it. It’s so beautiful but there’s so many people making it harder to enjoy
We are going in august and this video really helps in planning. Thank you
Awesome. Glad to hear that. Hope you have a great trip!
We were there in mid June. Get there early, like she said 530 am early to get a parking spot and get in line for the shuttle. We did the narrows in the morning. Less people. highlight of the trip! Rent the boots and stick! The afternoon in the narrows was packed with people. Great tips! I wish I had done angels, but I didn’t think there was enough chains, so we decided against it.
That was an interesting and helpful video, thanks! I was just curious about your take on things, as I was debating a visit to Zion during my kid’s spring break. I’m a Utah native and grew up going to Zion, and boy has it become a totally different experience over the years. I’m in my late forties, and as a teen my family were able to leave Provo in the morning, drive 4 hours down to Zion, and still snag a first come first serve campsite by the park entrance! Never gonna happen now. Twenty years ago you could get to the visitor parking lot mid to late morning and still get a spot. The last few times we’ve taken our kids to Zion, we’ve just driven up through the tunnel and found places to hike around up there, I think the last time we did the shuttle was about 7 years ago, it’s just kind of an exhausting process. But I think now that our youngest is 11 maybe we will brave it again soon and take the kids up the Narrows. Last time we did that was before we had kids. Also did Angels Landing before kids… but there is NO way I’m taking them up there any time soon. Even growing up in Utah, Zion is a spectacular place. Thanks for your tips… we may get some gear from Zion Outfitters next time!
You’re welcome. Also, it means a lot to hear a Utah native find this video helpful. Last thing we want to do is say things that aren’t true and cause natives to roll their eyes. Glad to see we are doing a good job.
Hassle or not, it was so beautiful and I’m sure it will be amazing to bring your 11 year old for the first time! Thanks again for watching
I think the shuttle system recently changed
Fantastic
Thank you so much!
Good practical advice
Thanks! And thanks for watching
Great content. Thanks a lot for the info. I wonder if you could elaborate a bit on the gear rental logistics: you mentioned that you did Scout's lookout in the morning and Narrows in the afternoon. Did you pick up the Narrows rental gear before you entered the park? If so, did you put them in the backpack while hiking to Scout's Lookout? Thanks again!
Great question. We rented the gear after we came down from hiking Scout’s Lookout for the narrows we hiked that evening. There was plenty of gear to go around so no worries about them running out. If you plan on hiking the narrows early in the morning you can rent the gear the day before. Just get there before they close and they will rent the gear to you and you just return it after the next day.
Finally, if you have the time. Don’t do those two hikes in the same day. We were beat after clocking over 13 miles. Hope this helps. Have a great trip.
Thanks so much for a great video!! Very well done! We have liked and subscribed and will be watching the rest of your videos! We will be heading out to Utah for a month and a half in April! Can’t wait! Can you write your video really did have a lot of tips did not. Loved the detailed gear guide and tips!! Shorts it is! (So ummm…how do you go #1 with the suits? I know they tell you to just go in the River but your trying to stay dry and not smell lol any spots to go off and go? Not sure I can hold it for a 1/2 day) thanks!! Ny the way I say Zion same way. Tomato/tomato lol. Thanks again!!
Thank you so much for watching. So glad this info was helpful. Honestly, there are tons of people and few places to privately pull over to use the restroom. My husband did find spots to stop and use the restroom. He would just pull the straps down from his shoulders and go. Definitely much easier for him. I would not recommend going in the waiters. If you do that it will stay inside the waiters. Females should get shewees and just bring those along. Hope that’s helpful. Also there are bathrooms at the beginning of every hike so definitely go before you start.
Hi!
We are also going in april.
I am so curious about the weather at this time.
Did you do the narrows? I hear the water can be quite high.
As far as angels landing, was the walk to scouts la ding dangerous? Or just he chained part?
I know you post was a while ago but I saw 'April' and hoped you could help
Thank you
You’re welcome!
Really well explained 👏👌 .. thank you so much. New subscriber here
Awesome! Thanks for watching
Great video.
Thanks for watching!
Lots of good info, I go in 4 weeks
Awesome! Have a great trip. Thanks for watching!
This was very helpful. Heading out there tomorrow. Staying in 'Hercin' lol
So glad to hear that! Hope you have an amazing trip!
Great tips. Would love to see you guys do a similar take on Bryce National Park.
Thanks for watching. That’s a great idea. Thanks
Planned two days at Bryce Canyon and two at Zion. Did first two at Bryce,one at Zion and it was pretty bad, spent the last day at Bryce. It was so much better ! Personally, I felt, more beautiful. There were more parking places, It was cooler and less crowded.😍
There is a nice KOA campground in Hurricane, even the tent spots have electric and water. In ground pool, pickle ball and more.
That’s really great to know! That seems like a great place to stay for a trip!
Angel's Landing? The last half-mile up was easier than down...and TOTALLY worth it!!! And I'm...old.
That's amazing!
That's why I went down "rappel style"...backward! 100% easier.
Thank you a lot for all this information, it will be very usefull to me ;)
You’re welcome
A lot of the info maybe out dated, like the shuttle buses and parking, we just got back, parking at the visitor center is hit and miss, not sure on the cost if any to park in Springdale the shuttle to the visitor center from Springdale is free. We arrived the first day about noon and got a parking spot, the next day arrived about 9AM and lots of parking available. (Maybe time of year and it was mid-week) we jumped on and off the shuttle buses that took you from the visitor center into the park no permits or fee required.
We had an RV. We were boondocking and I got up at 5:30AM to drive to the Visitor Center. By 8AM, there were a ton of cars blatantly ignoring the signs for RVs only and taking up any space they could fit in. The place is a zoo and people act like animals when they are desperate. In that way, Zion was uber-annoying.
That’s amazing
This is really help...just a follow up question, where did you start the Scout Overlook hike? at the Grotto stop following the West Rim Trail?
Im so glad it was helpful! You get off at the gotto stop. Once you start at the grotto, you do Scout's lockout first and that leads to angels landing. Hope this helps!
Helpful video. Are there any easy hikes that you suggest? Planning on being there for 2 days but my kids don't love hiking. Thank you
www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/upload/FY23Spring-Infosheet.pdf
That link will show all the hikes. I would start with Par’us trail and or watchman trail, because it starts right at the visitor center. Par’us is easy, watchman is moderate. Depending on how it goes if your kids are interested in more afterwards, you can refer to that link and pick others! Hope that helps
I love your footsteps on the map bit:) will you share how you achieved?
Oh wow thanks! Yes I’ll share. I designed the feet in Adobe illustrator. I made them transparent (meaning no background). Then I put the feet in premier pro (video editing software). In that program you can rotate, move, etc. uploaded images. Then I just cut them together like shot for shot so they would pop up like footsteps. Hope that makes sense
The $1 shuttle ticket stopped on may 28th. It's now back to pre COVID. Long lines.
Oh wow. Thanks for the update! I guess that means getting private shuttles is definitely the way to go.
They do not do any private shuttles after June 15
I did angels landing twice, second time I cut it by an hour at about 3 hours round trip. I highly suggest doing it early; got inside the park by 6 am and the trail was empty. Coming down was not congested at all. There’s a lotto system for it now but I agree the crowds definitely played a factor in the time to do the chains (first time was in spring compared to the second time in the winter)
Great info. Yeah earlier is better. Last thing you want to do is be up there with tons of people everywhere. Thanks for watching
Now you have to have a permit to go to that trail, I think that is supposed to help with congestion
Cheers
Cheers
We’re visiting Zion during the first week of May and this video helps alot! Quick question about wearing shorts for the narrows hike. Was it cold? I get cold easily so was planning on wearing leggings also but now you’ve made me rethink that. Did the gear you rented help keep your legs warm in shorts? Thanks!!
Our feet were cold because they definitely get wet. The waiters are so tight on your ankles that water will not get in unless you fall in and it fills from the top. So I’d say you feel pressure and a slight cold sensation on your legs. So if you think you need extra precautions then take them. It’s a long hike and you don’t want to be miserable. Good luck and thanks for watching!!!
Actually, I was wearing leggings and my husband was wearing shorts. My legs at the bottom did get wet because the seal wasn’t as tight, so if you do wear leggings it might cause your legs to get wet and therefore be cold.
If you have a large group the best deal for accommodations is an AirBnb in hurricane
Totally agree! Thanks for watching.
National Parks are amazing. The many fees and protocols can be a deterrent. I'll sacrifice maximum beauty for fewer crowds, fewer fees and fewer hoops to jump through.
Totally understand. Zion is in the top 5 most visited national parks. So yes you definitely would experience a lot of people and long wait times for sure.
I did not want to be number 14😄. That was epic!
Haha well I definitely didn't!
Shutter System is Perfect
Bike rental I can try next
Best of luck
I just thank God I started going to the N. Ps. In the late 80s back then going to the parks, the park would be yours to explore, very few people back then
Yeah that sounds amazing. Nowadays it's hard to have it to yourself, but its still beautiful and amazing!
@@MilletsGo by the grace of God I hope to get out there this summer , I will be visiting the state parks and camp on BLM land . Peace
There’s thousands upon thousands of acres of national forests to explore. Get on google earth. Carve your Own path.
@@07wrxtr1 I have done so on many an occasion
Good info, the only advice I disagree with is the hiking the Narrows in the afternoon...at least in the summer thunderstorms are common and the Narrows will get flooded.
Oh great tip. Yeah we had one day and did scouts lookout in the morning and narrows in the evening. I think it’s for us it was less about the narrows and more about attempting angels landing with as few people as possible.
thanks for this helpful info. and hey, it that city park?
Yes it is. We filmed this after the fact in city park in New Orleans. Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
This was sooo helpful, thanks!! we have been planning to go to Zion National park around july 9, but there was recently a flash flood! is it still safe to go there?
You can get updates @ZionNPS on Twitter to see if you can still go. I just checked and it says there's a trail closed, but there are many trails so it might be okay.
@@MilletsGo Thank you so much!!
Thanks for sharing the tips about parking at the visitor's center early around 5am. Question about bathroom access - are they open before the regular visitor center's hours (8am)?
There are bathrooms by the beginnings of the hikes and I believe they are open 24 7
Always have a backup plan.
True day
Thanks for answering all my questions. The link for the shuttle you provided outsources shuttle services to Red Rock shuttles, is this the company you used? I see their prices are k7ch higher than 40$, was that juts for one day or per trip? Please elaborate on how they charge and for what, thanks again!
No problem at all! The shuttle system has changed since we were there so it’s possible that the prices have changed as well. We have heard that the new public shuttle system is free. The national park website has more information as well.
Book that shuttle ticket a month out. They are available on the 16th and the LAST day of each month. I booked my May 25th ticket when the window of opportunity opened on April 16th, at 9AM MST.
You don't need a shuttle ticket anymore!