Transportation
Moenkopi makes getting to and from the river easy and affordable.
Our Gear Trucks can handle anything you throw their way (with room for up to 5 passengers), and our 15 passenger vans have plenty of room to kick back on the way to and from the river. Add the ability to shuttle and store personal vehicles, and we can structure your transportation logistics to best fit your needs.
Group Shuttles
Our updated fleet of gear trucks, trailers and vans will get your crew to & from the river safely.
Personal Vehicles
We can shuttle your personal vehicle for you, and have secure parking while you're on the river.
Logistics & Maps
Explore your shuttle routes, as well as your take out options. Knowledge is Power!
I have done two Grand Canyon trips outfitted by Moenkopi River works. Brady Black the owner and his crew went above and beyond to make the trips great. The gear was perfect for our trips and the shuttles were great.
~ Kevin, September 2019
Shuttle Services
In the event of fuel prices surging above $4/gal (according to AAA average gas prices for Coconino County), Moenkopi Riverworks may implement a fuel surchage on all shuttle services. The last time we enacted this surcharge was in 2022. To read more about this, please click here:
Moenkopi Riverworks Fuel Surcharge
Our Gear Truck can handle anything you throw at it. With an open-deck, 24' trailer for ease of loading, your crew will be having happy hour at Lee's while everyone else is still rigging. Can fit up to 4 Passengers at no additional cost.
Gear Shuttle
Flagstaff to Lee's Ferry
$775
Up to 5 passengers at no additional cost
Gear Shuttle
Pearce Ferry to Flagstaff
$900
Up to 4 passengers at no additional cost
Gear Shuttle
Diamond Creek to Flagstaff
$900*
Up to 4 passengers at no additional cost
*Hualapai Fees not included in this price
Passenger Shuttles
Our 15-passenger vans make for a comfortable ride to and from the river. Pairs well with our Gear Shuttle for a standard size trip of 16 people.
**Prices do not include Fuel Surcharge***
Passenger Shuttle
Flagstaff to Lee's Ferry
$775
14 Passenger Maximum
Passenger Shuttle
Pearce Ferry to Flagstaff
$900
14 Passenger Maximum
Passenger Shuttle
Diamond Creek to Flagstaff
$900*
14 Passenger Maximum
*Hualapai Fees not included in price
Personal Vehicle Shuttles
We can easily shuttle personal vehicles for you. And we have a secure, long-term lot for vehicle storage while you're on the water. Pairs well with our Gear Shuttle for an 8-person trip.
Vehicle Shuttle
Lee's Ferry to Flagstaff
$275
Vehicle w/ trailer Shuttle
Lee's Ferry to Flagstaff
$300
Vehicle Shuttle
Flagstaff to Diamond / Pearce
$300
*Hualapai Fees not included in this price
Vehicle w/ trailer Shuttle
Flagstaff to Diamond / Pearce
$325*
*Hualapai Fees not included in this price
Personal Vehicle Storage in
Flagstaff
$2.50 / Day
Maps
Explore our shuttle routes
Flagstaff to Lee's Ferry
Good paved road, travels through the Navajo Reservation
Flagstaff to Diamond Creek
Mostly paved, ends with 20 miles of rough dirt road through the Hualapai Reservation (Hualapai fees apply). Occasionally washes out during monsoon season (July - mid-September)
Flagstaff to Pearce Ferry
Mostly Interstate and 2-lane highway, with 7 miles of well-maintained dirt road down to the river
Flagstaff to South Rim
All 2-lane highway
Affordable shuttle options for guests hiking in our out through Groome Transportation
Take Out Options
Weigh your take out options
Diamond Creek
Diamond Creek Road, on the Hualapai Reservation, is the first possible take-out option, 225 river miles below Lee's Ferry. The first 20 miles of road out of the canyon are rough dirt road, that can occasionally wash out during flash floods in our monsoon season (July - September). The Hualapai Tribe requires a $60 permit fee for each trip participant, driver & vehicle (i.e. 20 permits for 16 people, 2 drivers & 2 vehicles); Moenkopi can easily add these permit fees to your group invoice (we add $4.20 per permit to cover admin & CC fees).
Pros:
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earlier take-out
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shorter drive back to Flagstaff
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avoid flat water at the top of Lake Mead
Pearce Ferry
Our favorite take-out, Pearce Ferry is the lower take-out option, approximately 280 river miles below Lee's Ferry. Below Diamond Creek, you'll run the Lower Granite Gorge rapids (about 12 miles) before running out on the slow-moving headwaters of Lake Mead. The flat water can be done as a night-float (with all the boats tied together and the outside oars removed in case you bump into a sand bank) which makes this whole stretch possible to do in 24 hours. Without the night float, you'll typically want 1-3 nights below Diamond. You'll save approx. $1500 with Hualapai fees and shuttle fees using the Pearce Ferry take-out.
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Pros:
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see the entire Grand Canyon
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less expensive (no additional fees)
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only 7 miles of well-maintained dirt road
FAQs
Will you pick us up at Pearce Ferry or Diamond Creek?
Either one. As long as conditions allow, we will pick you up at either location. There are pros and cons to each one (see above).
What time is takeout pickup scheduled?
Our standard pick up time at either Diamond Creek or Pearce Ferry is 10 am. Throughout the years, we have found that, hands down, this works best across the board, and there are a number of factors behind this policy. These considerations include: Hualapai times at Diamond Creek, DOT laws, our own risk management plan regarding drivers on the road, lodging / Riverhouse check-in time, guests' travel plans, scheduling of trucks / trailers / warehouse employees working after hours... etc.). That said, we really do want to work with groups, and give you the exact trip that you are looking for. If you do request a takeout after 12 pm, we can accommodate as long as availability dictates, and will be subject to an upcharge of at least $300 per shuttle.
What if we want to use our own vehicles for a shuttle?
No problem. There are specific logistical considerations with each trip, and we are happy to offer personal vehicle shuttles (see above).
Do you transport to / from Las Vegas?
We do not offer a shuttle to / from Las Vegas, but there are several different companies that we work with who do. If you prefer to come in and / or out of Las Vegas, we can help you set it up.