Backpacker Shuttle Service – Moab, Utah
Backpacking through the wild, remote canyons of Canyonlands National Park is the ultimate adventure. The views are unmatched. The solitude is surreal. The only challenge? Getting there.
Accessing areas like the legendary Maze District can take four to five hours of white-knuckle driving over brutal backcountry roads. That’s precious time lost when you could already be on the trail, immersed in the vast beauty of the desert.
Tex’s Riverways offers the ultimate Moab Utah shuttle service for backpackers craving real wilderness. Our jetboat shuttle cuts the effort and stress in half, getting you into position after a spectacular two-hour scenic ride along the Colorado River. It’s part shuttle, part unforgettable experience.

Why Choose Tex’s Riverways?
With over 65 years of river experience, Tex’s Riverways is the most trusted name in Moab Utah shuttle services for both backpackers and river travelers. Our knowledge of this wild landscape is second to none, and our mission is simple: to help explorers like you experience the remotest corners of Canyonlands National Park.
- Rapid Access to Remote Trailheads: Save hours of driving by traveling with us via jetboat.
- Scenic and Safe Transport: Enjoy jaw-dropping canyon walls, hidden side canyons, and pure desert wilderness en route to your trailhead.
- Designed for Explorers: We cater specifically to backpackers heading into rugged, off-the-map terrain.
- Authentic Local Expertise: Our crew is passionate about wilderness travel and will help you prepare for your backcountry journey.
Ready to Start Your Backpacking Adventure?
Don’t wait. The Maze District and other areas of Canyonlands National Park offer some of the most remote and dramatic backcountry hiking anywhere on earth. Our Moab Utah shuttle service gets you there faster, safer, and with a front-row seat to one of nature’s grandest shows.
Book your trip today and let Tex’s Riverways handle the hard part so you can focus on what matters: adventure.
Plan Your Moab Backcountry Adventure
It’s Easy to Get Started:
- Choose Your Destination
Heading into the Maze District or another remote part of Canyonlands? Let us know your planned route and trail access point—we’ll help you sort the logistics. - Book Your Trip Online
Our easy online system makes reserving your Moab Utah shuttle service simple. Select your shuttle request, and we’ll coordinate the timing and availability with our scheduled jetboat trips. - Cruise into Canyonlands
Trade the dusty road for a scenic jetboat ride. In just two hours, you’ll be stepping onto the trail in one of the most remote regions in North America. - Got Questions? Just Ask.
Unsure about timing, pickup points, or how it all works? Reach out—we’ve helped hundreds of backpackers plan successful, self-supported trips into Canyonlands.

Backpacker Round Trips Shuttle
Drop Off | Pick-Up | Price |
| Spanish Bottom | Spanish Bottom | $305 per person |
Backpacker One Way Drop Off Shuttle
Pick-Up | Drop Off | Price |
| Potash Boat Ramp | Spanish Bottom | $115 per person |
Backpacker One Way Pick-up Shuttle
Pick-up | Drop Off | Price |
| Spanish Bottom | Potash Boat Ramp | $215 per person |
Backpacker River Crossing
Pick-up | Drop Off | Price |
| Lower Red Lake Canyon | Spanish Bottom | $115 per person |
Your Canyonlands Adventure Starts Here
You’ve dreamed of this for a long time. Now make it happen. Stop worrying about the long, rough drive. Let Tex’s Riverways deliver you to adventure with the most dependable Moab Utah shuttle service for backpackers.
Book your trip now and take the first step into the adventure of a lifetime.