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Shuttles in Rocky Mountain National Park

Bear Lake and Moraine Park Shuttles:


Two shuttle routes provide service to destinations located along Bear Lake Road: the Bear Lake and Moraine Park Shuttle Routes. Shuttle service is available daily through October 20, 2024.

At the Park & Ride Transit Hub, passengers can transfer between the two different shuttle routes.

Bear Lake Shuttle:

The first bus will depart from Park & Ride at 6:30 a.m. Bear Lake Shuttles run every 10-15 minutes.

Bear Lake Shuttle Stops (In Order):

  • Park & Ride 
  • Bierstadt Lake Trailhead 
  • Glacier Gorge Trailhead 
  • Bear Lake Parking Area

The last Bear Lake Shuttle of the day will depart from Bear Lake Trailhead at 7:30 p.m.

  • Expect this shuttle to be crowded. It is recommended to be at the Bear Lake Trailhead well before 7 p.m.

Moraine Park Shuttle:

The first bus will depart from Park & Ride at 6:30 a.m. Moraine Park Shuttles run every 60 minutes. Plan your day accordingly.

Moraine Park Shuttle Stops (In Order):

  • Park & Ride 
  • Sprague Lake/Glacier Creek Stables
  • Glacier Basin Campground
  • Park & Ride
  • Hollowell Park
  • Tuxedo Park
  • Moraine Park Campground (C-Loop)
  • Cub Lake Trailhead
  • Fern Lake Bus Stop

The last Moraine Park Shuttle of the day will depart from Fern Lake Bus Stop and return to Park & Ride at 7:30 p.m. 

If returning to Glacier Gorge or Bear Lake Parking Area, plan to board the Moraine Park Shuttle at 6:30 p.m.
 
  • Expect this shuttle to be crowded. 

 

Rocky Mountain National Park does not provide shuttle service to any destinations or hiking trails located outside of the Bear Lake Road Corridor.  
 

Ride the Hiker Shuttle:

The Hiker Shuttle provides service to passengers departing from the Estes Park Visitor Center, located in the Town of Estes Park, to Rocky Mountain National Park's Park & Ride Transit Hub, located on Bear Lake Road, and back.
  • To ride the Hiker Shuttle, tickets are required. All passengers, regardless of age, must have their own ticket.
  • Hiker Shuttle Tickets are available a first-come, first-served basis through www.recreation.gov.. Hiker Shuttle Tickets are $2 per transaction.
  • One person can purchase up to 4 Hiker Shuttle Tickets per day, per transaction. If there are more than 4 people in your party, a second person with a second Recreation.gov account will need to purchase additional tickets. During check out, you will need to change the number of tickets (between 1 to 4) to match the number of people in your party.
  • Passengers will board the Hiker Shuttle outside of the Estes Park Visitor Center.
  • After boarding the Hiker Shuttle, the bus will drop off passengers at the Park & Ride Transit Hub inside Rocky Mountain National Park. Once at Park & Ride, passengers may transfer to the park's free Bear Lake or Moraine Park Shuttles to reach destinations located along the Bear Lake Road Corridor.

How Do I Make a Reservation for Hiker Shuttle Tickets?

All Hiker Shuttle Tickets are available online through Recreation.gov (take time to set up or update your Recreation.gov account first) or by:
  • Using the Recreation.gov Mobile App
  • Calling the Recreation.gov Reservation Line: 877-444-6777

Hiker Shuttle Tickets are not available in person at park entrance stations or park visitor centers. They are only available through Recreation.gov.

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Last updated: June 4, 2024