![]() You may still have to deal with shuttle service in November (not December) and that disadvantage plus the fact that it’s very cold is what you need to be aware of.Īdvantage wise, you are not going to have to deal with the shuttle service in January and even February. If you go in the fall or winter season months: The only advantage of going then is that the water isn’t too cold and aside from regular hiking shoes and walking sticks, you really don’t need to wear much.ĭisadvantage wise, you are going to have to deal with 2 obstacles: Massive crowds and having to take a shuttle to the Narrows because during the Spring through summer seasons, because of the crowds, shuttle services becomes mandatory and you will have to wait for buses which come every 15 minutes to take you there. That is the most popular time to visit the Narrows. So let me explain it this way: If you go in the Spring or Summer months: Here is one of the pictures from those hikes:Īs to when you should go, it really depends on the kind of weather you like ( see Zion National Park weather info here), and if you enjoy crowds (or not). 2 of them were during winter time (January) and once was in November. ![]() Sometimes people get bored a few miles in and turn back, then try another hike in Zion, which in my opinion is one of the best ways to get more out of your Zion experience overall. In any case, how long it takes you to do the Narrows depends on how far into it you wish to go (and how much time you have to do it). Just in case, you may want to download a map of the Narrows trail from Alltrailsor similar apps to be sure. You can actually explore both, time permitting but again if you want to do the full Narrows hike, go left. Turning right will take you into another canyon known as Orderville Canyon. There will be a fork about 3 miles into the hike where you will need to turn left if you want to keep doing the Narrows hike. If you are intending to do the full hike, keep in mind that it is 7 miles one way until you reach the end which is a waterfall that represents the end of the trail, and then you’ll need to backtrack however long you went in. The second time, I went in for several miles (and was properly dressed for it). The first time I went there, I only went about 1 mile in (it was during winter) before I couldn’t do it anymore (I was basically barefoot). ![]() You can hike the Narrows as far as you want. The deeper you go into the trail, the less people you will see there and there will be some deep spots, but also small beaches where it’s dry that you can navigate on. There are some deeper spots as you progress further upriver but you can actually avoid a lot of those deep spots by just seeing where the shallow spots are. For the beginning of that hike, the water isn’t deep (about 1 foot and sometimes waist deep in areas) and that applies for a year round hike. How to hike the Zion Narrows from the Temple of Sinawava (what to expect):įrom the point that you reach the end of the walkway, you will need to get into the water and work your way up the Virgin River. That location is known as Temple of Sinawava which is basically the trailhead of the Narrows. That walkway is actually a very scenic experience and even if you don’t do the Narrows hike, you can still enjoy the sights there and even site on the small beaches along the way.īut that walkway goes for about 1/2 miles until it ends and that’s where the Narrows begin. There you will find a parking lot, with a bathroom and walkway that will take you into the Narrows. It’s easy to find as you will just have to get into one of the 2 official entrance to Zion National Park and then turn on the Zion Canyon Drive road, and take it to the end. How to get to the Narrows of Zion National Park (map): Recommended hike? Absolutely! The Narrows is indeed one of the most incredible hikes you will ever do, and as long as you’re not injured and know what to expect, then this is definitely a hike worth trying, even if you don’t plan to do the whole thing!.Difficulty: Easy to hard (depends on how much of it you do, how you prepare and when you go).So this post is going to make sure you don’t make any mistakes and get the best experience hiking the Narrows! Quick info on the Zion Narrows hike: I’ve personally hiked much of the Narrows 3 times and it is an amazing experience, but one that I find a lot of people improperly prepare for (including myself the first time I went there). What else to know before you hike here (flash floods, dangers, etc…).Īll of this information will help you properly prepare for this hike and while it isn’t very difficult, it is very long and there are many circumstances that could affect your experiences there.What to wear (hiking shoes, outfits, etc…).9) Other parks near Zion to explore that have similar attractions:
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