NPS Photo / Peter Densmore Project OverviewConstruction on a popular Bryce Canyon National Park hiking and biking path that connects some of the park's most spectacular views is slated to begin in May and last five months. In partnership with the Federal Highway Administration, this project will construct the final 2.3-mile segment of a 22-mile shared use path that stretches from Bryce Canyon City through the park and ends at Red Canyon on the Dixie National Forest.
The work mainly parallels the Bryce Point Road with some construction equipment using the roadway. Visitors may encounter flagging operations and temporary delays on the Bryce Point Road during construction hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. To manage vehicle congestion, the park strongly encourages visitors to use the park shuttle to access Bryce and Inspiration Points during this time.
Bryce Point will continue to be accessible by hiking via the Rim Trail, Bryce Connector, and the Under the Rim Trail. During the construction, the Bryce Canyon Shuttle will continue running its normal route. Visitors are encouraged to park at the shuttle station in Bryce Canyon City, as parking lots in the park often fill. Learn more about the free park shuttle here: https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/shuttle.htm. For the most predictable visit, park in Bryce Canyon City and ride the shuttle into the park. Project Updates and Next StepsReturn to this section for important updates.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) A: The purpose of the Shared Use Path is to provide safe, accessible, and alternative transportation options to park visitors. Most of the path was constructed in 2016. This work will complete the 22.0-mile path. Bryce Canyon is a leader in alternative transportation with nearly a million visitors per year using the park shuttle and the Share Use Path.
A: Construction work will begin in late May and is expected to last five months. Work is scheduled for Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The work mainly parallels the Bryce Point Road with some construction equipment using the roadway. Visitors may encounter flagging operations and temporary delays on the Bryce Point Road. The park encourages visitors to ride the free park shuttle.
A: No. For safety of riders, the construction work requires a full closure to bicycles during the project. Please come back and ride the new section of the path in summer 2026!
A: The existing section of the Shared Use Path, also known as the “Canyon 2 Canyon bike trail”,(from Red Canyon on the Dixie National Forest through Bryce Canyon City to Inspiration Point) remains open for use. More information available here: https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/ride-your-bike-in-the-park.htm
A: Yes. The Rim Trail will remain open for those visitors who would like to walk from Inspiration Point (1.5 miles / 2.4 km), Sunset Point 2.2 miles / 3.7 km), or other points along the rim.
Walking on the park road or in the construction zone will not be permitted for visitor safety. A: All trails below the Rim accessed from the Bryce Point trailhead (eg, Bryce Connector Trail, Peekaboo Loop, Hat Shop, the Under the Rim Trail) will remain open.
A: The new section of the Shared Use Path crosses the Paria View Road and may be closed intermittently for short periods due to construction activity, but will otherwise be open as normal. Construction closures of that road and overlook will be posted as alerts on the main park web page.
Map of ConstructionLink to Project DetailsFor more information on this project, please visit the project's page on PEPC (Planning, Environment & Public Comment).
Looking forward to seeing you on the trail in 2026!
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Last updated: May 12, 2025