The Narrows Of Zion Canyon

There are a few things you need to know before doing this hike. This is a difficult hike but extremely rewarding. -listen to the weather reports as it can be dangerous in heavy rain downpours -go early to avoid the crowd and the heat! You can start later in the day in summer but parking is very tricky -get the rental gear and walking stick, the neoprene boots will keep your feet warm - bring dry bags, the water can be above thigh to waist high, protect your electronics only bring water and food Some hikers choose to go barefoot and not use walking sticks BIG MISTAKE!! They undoubtedly will fall and get frustrated, don’t be that person! Be smart and rent the recommended gear. Some areas the waters can get up to waist high level, strong currents, and slippery rocks. Some of these rocks are hard to see and it's easy to slip, but you get the hang of it after 30 minutes or so. Know your limits take it slow, you will be fine. You will see people of all fitness levels and ages on the path. This trail will take you all day to complete. Enjoy and have fun!

Went in August 2023 water was refreshing surprisingly not cold. Lots of rocks under water , having a stick was useful. I hired the socks and shoes at Zion Park , the socks and shoes stopped the sand getting in and were very comfortable. I saw many wearing there normally hiking shoes and a few in water shoes. 2.5 litres of water was enough. I could go to very end after big rock as I didnt have a dry bag and you had to swim.

The best hike i ever experienced!!! We took the bus from the visitor center in zion park and were droped at the entrance of the narrows. We walked aprox 10 min to get there and on the way we saw wild deer and squirels. Once you reach the entrance you better have water shoes. The views were breathtaking and the whole experience is out of this world. I would highly reccomend it to anyone who is looking for an amazing and unique hike!

A must do when in Zion.  Once you get to the parking area there is about a 1 mile nice paved walk. Thereafter, the hike starts to involve walking in cold water and in some instances there are strong currents.  It's a very nice and unforgettable experience.

We've been to a couple of national parks, hiked so many trails, cruised several rivers but any sight of colorful canyons especially this one still takes my breath away.

Best hike ever. We went in July and the water was a little brown, it wasn’t clear as shown in other pictures. The hike was moderate, my kids really enjoyed it becuz they got to walk in the water. We started from the entrance and walked for 3 hours to the tributary then walk back for another 3 hours.

We did the first mile of The Narrows trail with our 13, 12 and 3 year old she was in a carrier and it took my breath away with the beauty. This is a must do if you're visiting Zion. There were people of all fitness levels and ages on the path. I'll be back to do the full hike someday!

This is a must do adventure! It’s been a heatwave whilst we’ve been in the southwest and after days of hiking in unbelievable temperatures, hiking a trail a cool but not too cool! river was a welcome treat. Things to note: - you can start this later in the day in summer but parking is very tricky at the visitor centre, be prepared to drive around the car park - walking boots are fine for the walk, they will dry quickly, it’s slower work with sandals as you risk stubbing your toe! - bring dry bags, the water can be well over waist high, and having electronics with you is annoying. I’d maybe recommend trying to bring as little as possible other than water and food.

This is a must do hike. Totally unique and something you'll remember forever. Having checked the weather to ensure no rain clouds around don't want to get stuck in here in a flash flood we set off super early to avoid the crowds. Phones & cameras in waterproof pouches, trainers on our feet water drains out, snacks, water and a walking pole each. In all we spent about 3.5 hours in the Narrows, constantly wading in/out of water, sometimes above waist height. Its a totally unique experience with the canyon walls towering above us, very narrow in places, and virtually no-one else to be seen having departed early. The closer you get back to the start of this hike, the more people you come across and within 200 metres of the start its a circus of people getting selfies.

A MUST DO when visiting Zion. Please prepare accordingly and take your time. A walking stick and proper footwear help a lot.