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Backcountry Shuttle
Due to a lack of funding, our shuttle service is paused. Sign up for our newsletter to find out when the shuttle is back up and running.
Since 2016, Wasatch Backcountry Alliance has provided a shuttle…
one day each winter to demonstrate that micro-transit solutions can work for wintertime dispersed recreation users.
In 2021, in response to the ever increasing traffic problems in Little Cottonwood Canyon, WBA scaled its annual shuttle day up to a weekly shuttle day running on Saturdays with the goal of maintaining access to backcountry terrain in upper Little Cottonwood Canyon while demonstrating that backcountry users can play a role in helping to reduce traffic congestion and parking conflicts.
Last season, thanks to funding from a local retailer, we were able to expand our service to Big Cottonwood Canyon as well! Unfortunately, the retailer was unable to provide funding this season.
Please help us hit our fundraising goal to continue the Backcountry Shuttle this season!
About the Shuttle
- Runs every Saturday in Big & Little Cottonwood Canyons
- Our partner for the shuttle service is Utah Mountain Shuttle. Service is provided in vans labeled UTAH MOUNTAIN SHUTTLE.
- Reservations are required and accepted until 5:00 PM Friday evening.
- Please carpool to pick up locations as parking is not guaranteed.
- Cost is $10 for non-members and $5 for WBA members. If you need help accessing your member discount code, email info@wasatchbackcountryalliance.org
Parking, Pick Up and Drop Off Locations
- Parking and Pick Up: Butler Elementary School (7000 S 2700 E, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121)
- LCC Dropoff: Alta Lodge
- BCC Dropoff: Solitude Entry 1, Entry 2, and Brighton
When riding shuttle…
- Arrive 10 minutes early for pick up.
- If not returning with shuttle, please inform driver.
- Return to trailhead 15 minutes before designated return time.
- Your driver will provide contact info so you may keep in touch to coordinate end of day pick up.
The schedule and parking locations may be adapted as the season progresses and conditions change.
Schedule
| Pick Up | Return |
| 7:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
The WBA Backcountry Shuttle service is provided with the support of the Central Wasatch Commission.
Donations are greatly appreciated and will contribute to the program’s success.
We need your help
We are on a mission to build a stronger community to help protect the recreation of places we love. Your membership will fund current and future projects, while connecting you with fellow community members through social gatherings and education.