The Narrows - Zion National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
May 19, 2024 · What is The Narrows? The Narrows is the narrowest section of Zion Canyon. This gorge, with walls a thousand feet tall and the river sometimes just twenty to thirty feet wide, is one of the most popular areas in Zion National Park.
Virgin River Narrows Safety - U.S. National Park Service
Aug 21, 2023 · Traveling into the Virgin River Narrows, even on short trips, can be challenging and risky and requires careful planning before you begin. Your safety depends on your own good judgment, adequate preparation, and constant observation.
Virgin River Narrows Permits - U.S. National Park Service
Mar 30, 2024 · If you plan to complete all 16 miles of the Virgin River Narrows as an overnight backpacking trip, then you will only need to obtain one Wilderness permit for your campsite in the Narrows for the night of your trip. These reservations can be made at Recreation.gov.
From the Bottom Up - U.S. National Park Service
Aug 27, 2024 · The Virgin River Narrows (via Riverside Walk) is a popular hike that begins at the Temple of Sinawava. At least 60% of the hike is spent wading, walking, and sometimes swimming in the river. Travel is rough and slippery in cold, fast flowing water, on top of slippery rocks.
16-Mile, Through-Hike, Virgin River Narrows - U.S. National Park …
Hikers can complete the Virgin River Narrows as a single-day through-hike or as an overnight backpacking trip. Both trips require a Wildness Permit. Visit our Virgin River Narrows Permits page for detailed information.
Current Conditions - U.S. National Park Service
Oct 2, 2024 · The Narrows closes when the Virgin River flow rate is over 150 cubic feet per second (CFS) and when the National Weather Service issues a Flash Flood Warning. Check this United States Geological Survey webpage to see the flow rate in real time, and remember that flash floods are always possible.
The Virgin River Narrows Campsites - U.S. National Park Service
Jun 7, 2024 · Virgin River Narrows Campsite: 1. Maximum Group Size Limit: 2 Availability: Online Calendar Reservation Learn how to make an Online Reservation before your trip. Reservations must be converted into permits the day before, or day of the trip during regular Hours of Operation from the Wilderness Desk. Site Description: Located at the confluence ...
Zion Canyon Shuttle System - U.S. National Park Service
Nov 26, 2024 · The Zion Canyon Line, or park shuttle, runs from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center to destinations including the Zion Lodge and trailheads for hikes to Angels Landing, Emerald Pools, West Rim Trail, and the Narrows.
River Trips - Zion National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Apr 20, 2024 · Kayak trips through The Narrows portion of the Virgin River should only be attempted by expert paddlers who are prepared to survive without assistance for multiple days. You should possess the skills to paddle class V Whitewater.
Zion Canyon Trail Descriptions - U.S. National Park Service
Jul 11, 2024 · Description: This route is known as the bottom-up Narrows and does not require a permit. Hike in as far as you like, then hike back the way you came. Upstream travel beyond Big Spring or in Orderville Canyon is prohibited.