Visitors to Bryce Canyon National Park now have an additional way to travel to Bryce Point following the completion of the final phase of the Bryce Canyon Shared Use Path, according to an October 19 report from the St. George Chamber of Commerce.
The project was completed in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration and adds the final 2.7-mile segment of a 24-mile pathway that connects Bryce Point in Bryce Canyon National Park to Red Canyon in Dixie National Forest.
Construction on this final segment began in May 2025 and concluded in September 2026. The paved pathway provides a transportation and recreation corridor that links several of the park's most visited destinations, including the Visitor Center, Sunrise Point, Bryce Canyon Lodge, Sunset Point, Inspiration Point, Bryce Point, and both park campgrounds.
BJ Cluff, Program Manager of Visitor Experiences, stated that the completion of this final segment creates new opportunities for visitors to experience the park without relying solely on a vehicle. Cluff noted that the path expands access, supports sustainable transportation, and offers another way to enjoy the scenery.
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Canyon Trail, the route is open to pedestrians, cyclists, wheelchair users, leashed pets, non-motorized scooters, skaters, longboarders, and seasonal cross-country skiers. While bicycles are not permitted on the Rim Trail or at viewpoint overlooks, they can be rented from local outfitters operating in and around Bryce Canyon.
From April through October, the park's free shuttle system complements the path and serves all major viewpoints along the route. Shuttle buses can accommodate up to two bicycles on front-mounted racks, allowing visitors to ride the shuttle to Bryce Point and complete a mostly downhill, seven-mile ride back toward the Shuttle Station and Visitor Center.
Bicycle racks are available at the Visitor Center, Shuttle Station, Bryce Canyon Lodge, and various viewpoints. During the winter season, portions of the pathway may be used for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, with equipment rentals available in Bryce Canyon City.
