The world's most famous river hike. Wade through the Virgin River in the narrowest section of Zion Canyon where walls tower 300m high but are only 6m apart. The bottom-up route requires no permit and extends 8km. Gear rental available in Springdale for neoprene shoes, hiking poles, and drysuits.
Free bottom-up. Top-down route (26km) requires permit. Gear rental $30-50 in Springdale
June-September when water is warmest. Avoid July-August monsoon season due to flash flood risk. Check river flow at nps.gov - below 50 CFS is ideal, above 150 CFS dangerous.
faq.subtitle The Narrows
Yes. Neoprene shoes, socks, and hiking stick are essential. In fall/winter you need a drysuit. Springdale outfitters rent everything for $30-50.
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