Shared-Use Path: Shuttle Station to Inspiration Point

The Bryce Canyon Shared-Use Path is a paved, vehicle-free route from Bryce Canyon City’s Shuttle Station to Inspiration Point. This park section is 5 miles one way, passing the Visitor Center, Sunrise Point, the Lodge and Sunset Point before reaching the rim. Walking back doubles the distance. Southbound, the route gains 746 feet and loses 266 feet; allow about 2½–3 hours on foot, with extra time for overlooks.

The path generally climbs south from the shuttle station to Inspiration Point. During the park shuttle season (April through October), ride south to Inspiration Point and walk mostly downhill back north to Bryce Canyon City. Otherwise, arrange a ride or plan for a 10-mile return walk. The shuttle’s front rack can carry two bicycles.

From the shuttle station it is 2.4 miles to the Visitor Center, then 0.8 mile to the Sunrise Point General Store. The last 1.8 miles reach Inspiration Point, with the Lodge and Sunset Point along the connected path. At Inspiration Point, take time to look across the Bryce Amphitheater and its hoodoos before returning or catching the shuttle.

Walkers share the two-lane path with cyclists and other nonmotorized users, so watch for faster riders, especially on curves. Leashed pets are allowed. The route rises from about 7,650 to 8,150 feet, so the steady climb can feel more demanding than the pavement suggests.

The Visitor Center and Sunset Point have restrooms and water bottle fill stations, and Sunrise Point has a general store. Those stops are on the route, though services and hours can vary. The path is a useful paved link between the park’s rim stops; pair it with a below-rim trail if you want to walk among the formations. Manual wheelchair users may need assistance on some sections, so check with the park about whether the full route fits your needs.