There’s good news for anyone planning to visit Bryce Canyon National Park, one of the most spectacular national parks in Utah. The final stretch of the Canyon-2-Canyon Trail, also called the Bryce Canyon Shared Use Path, has finally been completed, making it possible to bike all the way to Bryce Point, one of the park’s most famous viewpoints.
The announcement came on October 15, 2026, from the National Park Service, following the completion of the work in September. With this new opening, the trail now stretches for a total of nearly 24 miles, connecting Bryce Point to Red Canyon in the Dixie National Forest.
A new stretch of 2.7 miles to Bryce Point
The Bryce Canyon Shared Use Path isn’t new in itself: most of it had already been completed for quite some time, but since 2016 it had remained stopped at Inspiration Point. In May 2025, work began on the final stretch, measuring 2.7 miles, which was completed last month and extended the route to its final destination.
Now, with 24 mile, the Canyon-2-Canyon Trail makes it possible to bike from Red Canyon to Bryce Point, one of the most scenic overlooks in the entire Bryce Amphitheater, famous for its extraordinary expanse of hoodoos, the distinctive rock formations that make Bryce Canyon so recognizable. But that’s not all. Along these path, you can find both the visitor center and many of the park’s most famous attractions, including:
- Sunrise Point
- Sunset Point
- Inspiration Point
- Bryce Point
Bryce Canyon by Bike: How to Ride the New Trail
The completion of the shared-use path opens up new possibilities, especially for those who want to explore Bryce Canyon by bike without having to rely on a car to reach the various viewpoints. The trail is also open to pedestrians, wheelchair users, non-motorized scooters, skateboards, and rollerblades. During the winter season, when conditions allow, some sections of the route can also be used for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Bike + shuttle to do the route only downhill
Covering 24 miles by bike already takes time (not to mention effort), but doing the same distance back to the starting point, for a total of nearly 50 miles, becomes difficult for many tourists. Beyond the physical effort, there’s also the matter of timing: it takes several hours to pedal that far and still stop at the park’s scenic overlooks and points of interest. Of course, you can also choose to ride only one way, but fortunately there’s a service you can take advantage of, opening the door to a very interesting possibility: take the park shuttle to Bryce Point and ride back by bike.
Simply drive to the Visitor Center and from there take the shuttle to Bryce Point. Once you arrive, you can bike back: the route is about 7 miles and is mostly downhill: a particularly appealing option for anyone who wants to discover the park on two wheels, but without spending too many hours or putting in too much effort.
A note: during the operating season, Bryce Canyon shuttles can carry up to two bikes on the front racks provided, so if you’re in a group, you’ll need to wait for more than one shuttle. Another important point concerns the restrictions in place for bicycles: cycling is not allowed on the Rim Trail, nor is bike access permitted on the scenic overlooks. Visitors can leave their bikes in the designated parking areas and reach the viewpoints on foot.
Where to rent a bike
You don’t necessarily need your own bike to explore the park on two wheels. In Bryce Canyon City and in the areas around the park, there are several rental services.
News source: National Park Service – Official press release of October 15, 2026.
