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    4.9 (127 reviews)

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    Tracy L.

    The Narrows offers a very unique and special hiking experience. Come prepared knowing what to expect (water level, shuttle info, gear to rent) and you'll have a great time. We got up early to pick up breakfast and lunch, and to get on one of the first shuttles out. We were rewarded with many moments of feeling like the canyon was all to ourselves. From when we first stepped into the water; it took us about two hours to get to Wall Street. You can add 45 minutes for the shuttle from the visitor center and maybe another 30 minutes from the shuttle stop to where you get into the river. This is definitely a hike that meets expectations !

    Sam S.

    I've only hiked a few miles down The Narrows after exiting Imlay Canyon, but I plan to do the top-down hike one day. The Narrows are truly breathtaking and each turn reveals an otherworldly and beautiful landscape.

    Mac S.

    Absolutely amazing hiking experience. Even as a kid I loved going on nature trails and walking through streams and shallow rivers. Well, the Narrows is a hikers dream come true. We went during the summer so the trail was actually cool (with regards to weather). The highest the water went up was up to my chest area. Epic hiking trip. If you are in Zion, I would advise you check it out (although I am not sure if I would/could) during the winter months. Tip: Your shoes will get wet and it is pretty rugged so sandals will wet. I had a older pair of hiking shoes I didn't mind getting soaked so I used that. Hiking stick(s) is recommended as well as it can get slippery

    Eric K.

    If I had to express my first impression in one word... wow~. I've been on many trails, but this is the first time I've walked along a stream without stopping. It's midsummer so the water is warm... The water is cloudy due to the sudden rain so I can't see the bottom Where else can you have this ultimate experience if not in the US?? Important tips for walking the trail/ Sturdy hiking boots (rental available), aqua socks, a walking stick, waterproof pack/ water, snacks

    Andrew C.

    A truly unique experience you can only find at Zion. If you can only do one thing there, it should be this river hike. Some tips to make your expedition through the Narrows unforgettable: * Rent waterproof shoes and a walking stick from Zion Outfitters; you'll need it! * Come as early as you can, since this hike and the shuttle to it fills up like Disneyland. * Turn back after a few hours, as the best parts are 1-2 hours in and the whole hike is too long to complete unless you want to spend the day there. * You will get wet, potentially to your chest.

    Mae R.

    Highly recommend this hike. I would say you need hiking water shoes. You need a stick or some type of hiking handle, for stability. I would say anyone under 7 would not be able to handle it. My kids was 7 and handled it okay.

    Graham M.

    This was beautiful! Perfect for our family because on it we could go out and back how ever far our family could! Great hike highly recommend!!

    Isaac R.

    This is a beautiful national park. Huge cliffs and mountains rise thousands of feet from the canyon bottom in a range of colors. Plenty of great hiking like The Narrows. The narrows is an 8-hour hike, but we only did 4 hours as we arrived late, but next time we will want to make it to the end. I highly recommend bringing shoes for the narrows and hiking sticks; it's a must!

    My crew! Always down for a crazy adventure in any part of the world
    Audrey A.

    One of my absolute favorite hikes to date. It's rated as difficult, but I thought it was easy and doable for anyone that is up for the challenge. Just be prepared. Definitely an unforgettable, unique and beautiful experience. There are many things to consider - flow rate, weather, water bacteria, flash flood warning, etc. Be sure to check with the park rangers about these things. There are slippery and jagged rocks, the flow can definitely knock you down if strong enough, there are some parts that are deeper than others, plus the water is cold - which varies depending on what time of year you go. You can rent dry gear from the outfitters, but in September, our crew did fine with neoprene socks and good quality water hikers. But the views are breathtaking and there are some flat parts that are along the River. The most asked question I get is how long is the hike. It's totally up to you since the Virgin River goes for miles. We entered through Zion National Park by way of the Riverside Walk (1 mile). We hiked over 4 miles in, so it was an 8-9 mile round trip not including the 2 miles RT for the initial walk to the river. Made it past Wall Street to areas that were truly slot canyons. You'll get a large crowd at the mouth of the river and up until 1-2 miles in, then it becomes sparse. One of the tips we got was to keep an eye on the color of the water, it should be clear but if it starts to change color, then turn around -- which is what we did. There was a storm in another part of the state the moved toward us that night. I noticed when we started our hike, the water was halfway up my calf. Hiking back, it was halfway up my thigh. Trekking poles are a necessity. You can bring your own, rent them, or take advantage of the many wooden poles that are left where you enter the river.

    Annette J.

    Hiking the Narrows was one of the most incredible, truly special moments I've had in my life. A hike into the Zion Canyon through the Virgin River? Are you kidding me? Sure, most of the time knee or hip deep water, over rocks and uneven sandy bottoms. It was one of the hardest things I've ever done but I'm so incredibly happy I did it. I was in Zion by myself and a little nervous about doing it alone but after a visit to Zion Outfitters to get my gear (neoprene socks, boots, dry pants, dry bag, and walking stick) and chatting with other people getting their gear, I felt confident that I could at least TRY it, and that I would be surrounded by fellow hikers that would keep an eye out. I'm proud to say I made it to my goal, the end of Wall Street. 5+ hours and 7+ miles traversing through a river by myself? Incredible. In the summer this can be really congested but in mid October it was quiet and more than once I was the only one around, which meant I was able to enjoy some lovely solitude. If you want this, I'd recommend planning your trip outside of peak time. Admittedly it was a little chilly this time of year so dress warmly, but with my boots and dry pants I never felt cold in the water. The beautiful thing about this trail is you can turn around at any time and no matter what you see if going to be stunning. If you're on the fence, I say give it a try. Just make sure you get the gear and go prepared to ensure you can go as far as possible. And take it slow and enjoy every view and moment of it.

    The beginning of the trail
    Renee N.

    This hike has been on my list for quite some time. I finally was able to secure a date to complete this year. This is one of America's Top 100 hikes and after completing it, I can see why. My friend and I started out on the trail about an hour after sunrise. We drove up the day before and secured our equipment at one of many Outfitters in the town of Springdale, Utah. This is the home of the world famous Zion National Park. This hike is unique as it is a water hike and you can hike it all year. In order to really enjoy the hike you need to rent neoprene socks, special boots that prevent you from slipping on the river rocks, and a walking stick which helps you maintain your balance while hiking in the Virgin River. When completing the hike in the winter, you can rent the special wader pants to stay warm. I saw people hiking in waterproof trail shoes, flip flops (stupid), workout sneakers, and two people were barefoot (crazy). Be smart and rent the equipment. This hike is doable two ways. We hiked "bottom up" and hiked to the Big Spring. This is the farthest you can go without a permit. It is roughly 4.5 miles. At this point you must turn around and return. The other option is to hike top down. This requires hiring a shuttle to take you to Chamberlin Ranch and you must obtain a permit. This is a 16 mile trail and are backpacking down. Our hike was so much fun and we ran out of adjectives to describe just how beautiful and incredible this scenery was. There were quite a few people hiking the same day we were as the pandemic has unleashed a whole new breed of outdoor enthusiasts. So it was a little busy the first two miles. Many people turn around at the two mile mark, we did not. We wanted to see as much of this Canyon as we could without a pass. We got back to the shuttle stop at 5ish and we were a little tired, but we were so pumped up from the day. I highly recommend when you are here to complete this hike. Even if you can are not a seasoned hiker, just complete a mile or two. You won't regret taking in this outdoor experience. Remember to pick up lunch the night before, pack lots of snacks, plenty of water especially when hiking in the summer. Most important reminder to Leave No Trace. Enjoy the magic of this hike.

    Juanwen C.

    Narrow is one of the most fun trails in Zion. Make sure to bring a change of clothes and walking sticks to help you traverse the river. Unless you have ankle protection level water shoes, I would recommend wearing hiking shoes to protect your ankles. The entire water trail can be quite long; we only did 2 miles, which took about 1.5 hours. It was super fun!

    Kristen B.

    10/10 recommend this trail at Zion! This is where you'll see all of the squirrels that let you basically get as close as you want. Don't feed them - I know some have food that people gave them, and some were clearly over weight lol but don't give them food, just enjoy seeing them so closely! This one is moderate and the beginning wasn't difficult, but unfortunately we turned around once we got to the water. Still a good trail even if you do that, but I know the really cool spot is going through the water and to the other side. The only way through is by walking through water that can come up to chest-high. You at least need a change of shoes and probably clothes if you want to be comfortable and do this one. We only had one pair of shoes and didn't want to be uncomfortable for the rest of the day with wet shoes and clothes because we did several other trails after. ***SUMMARY*** Great trail - all the friendly squirrels! Bring shoes/clothes for chest-deep water if you want to do the whole trail.

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    Many Pools Trail - Stopping for lunch at 6008 feet!

    Many Pools Trail

    4.5(2 reviews)
    7.3 mi

    This might just be my fave hike that we did during our whole trip to Zion! It's quite an adventure…read more- made me feel like a true explorer!! You'll be walking in dry creek beds and scrambling up dry, smooth waterfalls with chains of little pools (some really deep!) spilling down the mountains- and lots of rock scrambling up the mountains too- very similar to Angels Landing, but without the chains and maybe not quite as steep or dangerous for the most part. You start out going down the steep hill from the parking lot down into the Clear Creek bed and follow that until you get to the cool tunnel that takes you under highway 9. That's when you get into the Pine Creek bed that you'll pretty much follow the whole way. We definitely needed our poles and proper hiking boots. The rocks are smooth, slanted greatly in lots of places, and slick. This trail is definitely NOT for beginners - it's moderate in places and pretty strenuous in others. We made it up over 6000 feet as well! The trail isn't marked at all - very unclear - you'll really be dependent on a trail map - and it's not on the National Parks website or their maps! I think they like to keep it a secret lol. Luckily I had downloaded the trail map on the AllTrails app or we wouldn't never been able to do the whole trail. I highly recommend you do the same - and be sure to do it before you come into the park Bc we had ZERO signal most of the time. It's very much a hidden gem - we didn't see another soul and had the whole hike to ourselves! That being said, I would strongly recommend you don't hike this alone and bring bear spray and take all back country trail safety precautions. Parking is in a small lot not too long after the Mt Carmel tunnel (the big, main tunnel) and it'll be on your right. It has a tiny little building in it with a green roof which is the bathrooms yay!! They were fairly clean and well maintained but hardly had any TP so you may wanna bring some just in case.

    It was a bit hard to locate the trailhead, but so happy we didn't give up wandering in circles &…read morewere able to run into people who pointed us in the right direction, because it was gorgeous & fun! When parking at the main lot, where GPS "Many Pools Trailhead" will bring you to, stand facing the bathrooms, with the larger river on your right. Then head all the way to the left, down the hill towards the woods. You'll be able to see a small trail in the sand headed down the hill around the left, almost seemingly under the road...that's it! The trail leads through the wooded area, through a tunnel (easy to navigate despite having ample water), and into a clearing where you being to hike up flat rocks, seeing the pools as you ascend to the top. We thought the pools were fascinating, as they had various shapes, depths, and the occasional waterfall. Would say this is a moderate hike, because of the incline, timing is based solely on how long you'd want to wander around each section- we also explored the river section opposite the trail if you go right from the parking lot down to the "beach area"

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    Many Pools Trail - Some of the many pools!

    Some of the many pools!

    Many Pools Trail - Mountain Chickadee on the trail!

    Mountain Chickadee on the trail!

    Many Pools Trail - Views of some of the many pools from the trail

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    Views of some of the many pools from the trail

    Weeping Rock - It has finally reopened!

    Weeping Rock

    4.3(38 reviews)
    7.5 mi

    One of the most beautiful spots in Zion…read more Weeping Rock delivers stunning views, cool shade, and a refreshing mist that feels amazing on a hot day. The contrast between the dry desert surroundings and the lush hanging gardens is remarkable. We visited on June 22 under nearly perfect conditions. It was hot elsewhere in the park, but cool and comfortable beneath the overhang. The short hike is easy enough for most visitors, and the payoff comes quickly. If Yosemite's Tunnel View impresses with its immense scale and grand panorama, Weeping Rock captivates in the opposite way. It feels intimate and immersive, placing you directly beneath a living sandstone wall where water seeps from the rock and nourishes a hanging garden in the desert. The dripping water, carved alcove, and dramatic canyon backdrop create an atmosphere that feels almost magical. It's a small stop with an outsized impact and one of the most memorable places we visited in Zion.

    This isn't a hike so much as a nice uphill walk. There are some fun signs on the paved path that…read moreteach you about the plants and animals though which I thought was fun! The damp/weeping wall at the end of the hill is pretty because of the vegetation growing there, and the water that drips from above the cliff face feels very nice and cool (like it's raining!). On a hot day, it's a nice spot after going up the steep hill. Reminds me a lot of Alum cave bluffs in smoky mountains national park if you've been. Overall - this hill takes like 10-15 mins to ascend if you walk fast, so it's an easy pit stop. Might as well drop by if you have the time :)

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    Weeping Rock
    Weeping Rock
    Weeping Rock

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    Riverside Walk

    Riverside Walk

    4.5(58 reviews)
    7.6 mi

    This hike is everything I read about it - chill, easy, paved, and CROWDED. Lots of families with…read morekids and strollers and people just headed to the narrows along this path. I still enjoyed it and had fun going to the beginning of the narrows before turning back (which lots of people do who don't want to get wet). It's not a long walk either, like a mile or so so you can do it fast. It starts at the temple of Sinawava, plenty of signs point the way towards it. Would rec the walk even if you aren't going to do the narrows itself, just for the vibes :)

    This trail is fine. Paved…read more The great parts of this trail- you get to walk along the beautiful river and see the towering cliffs above you, they change color depending on the sun angle. The scenery changes frequently and there is a decent amount of shade. Any elevation change is barely noticeable. The not great parts - at the end of the trail begins "The Narrows". That spot of beach is WILDLY crowded. The folks returning from the Narrows use the Riverside Trail to come back to civilization, and can leave the trail wet and muddy. The trail itself is highly popular with people not doing the Narrows. So it's crowded. You'll have trouble overtaking slow folks and be slightly annoyed at loud groups wanting to pass your own slower than them self. Tips- do not wear boots. My feet were furious at me for doing this many steps in trail boots on hard concrete. Tennis shoes would have been so much better. Take your patience with you. Take a snack and plenty of water. Unless you're doing the Narrows or quite unsteady on your feet, you dont need poles.

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    Riverside Walk
    Riverside Walk - View along the Riverside Walk hike

    View along the Riverside Walk hike

    Riverside Walk - Reminds me of clear quartz crystals.

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    Reminds me of clear quartz crystals.

    The Narrows - parks - Updated June 2026

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