The Narrows Day Hike
| DIFFICULTY | OUR RATING | ELEVATION GAIN | AVG TIME | ROUND TRIP |
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| Moderate | 200-300 ft gradual | 2-8 hrs in length - it's up to you - it's an out-&-back hike | up to 10 miles max round-trip distance (must turn around at Big Springs) | |
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STARTING POINT: Temple of Sinawava
(Zion Canyon shuttle stop #9 - the last stop) |
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| DIFFICULTY | Moderate |
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| OUR RATING | |
| ELEVATION GAIN | 200-300 ft gradual |
| AVG TIME | 2-8 hrs in length - it's up to you - it's an out-&-back hike |
| ROUND TRIP | up to 10 miles max round-trip distance (must turn around at Big Springs) |
Description
Along with Angels Landing, this is the most famous hike in Zion. And yes, it is crowded in the summer. But make no mistake: it is worth it! The Narrows is the best hike you will do in Zion— and the most memorable. Hiking the Narrows is a singular experience: where else can you say that your hiking trail was the river bed? And the canyon walls rising over 1,000 feet directly overhead gives the feeling of being in a stone cathedral. You don’t just see the Narrows—you feel it. Hiking the Narrows is a must-do — preferably from the top down— but if you can’t swing a top-down permit, then the next best thing is to hike from the bottom up to Big Springs. Pro tip: if you hike a mile or two up the canyon the crowds will dramatically thin out. Pro tip #2: for this hike you should get a walking stick or trekking poles (and boots are also nice to have). Stop by Zion Adventure Company or Zion Guru to get outfitted.
