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The Narrows

Chamberlains Ranch, Zion National Park, UT
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Type: Hiking Trails, National Parks
Description: Zion's most popular hiking trail is also its most dangerous due to occasional flash floods.
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Salem, Massachusetts
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We hiked the Narrows from the bottom up. It's about a mile walk to the water and then another 2-2 1/2 to "Wall Street". The water gets about chest depth in some areas. I would recommend renting dry suits if you are trying this in the spring/fall. The water was running about 90 cfs and was 45 degrees, so we... More

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Truckee, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

This is your chance to play and hike in the Virgin River. If you are up in the air whether to do this hike or not....DO IT! It can be as long as you would like but a least get to Wall Street. If the water is high, 90 - 130 cfs, opt to get the boots and wet/dry suit.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

A really easy hike in the shade along the river, until you come to the point where you must enter the river to keep going. So much fun, our teenagers loved it. Only went a couple of hundred yards or so upriver but a really great experience. Would love to go farther next time!

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Arrived in early May and knew we had 50/50 chance the bottom up route would be open. River was high but open so we rented drysuit package from outfitter near park entrance and set out. Spent 5 hrs hiking upstream, exploring Orderville canyon and drifting back -exhausted but thrilled to be able to do it. Only wish we had a... More

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The Hague, The Netherlands
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32 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

The narrows are a mountain pass that begin where the tourist trail ends at Zion Park. To access it, you need to tread through water, which is cold in May, so it's best to suit up, wear appropriate gear and pack some supplies. You will then enjoy the splendor of the surroundings. An advice for the more technical oriented, if... More

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Reading, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We hiked The Narrows (bottom up) on my 2nd day at Zion NP on 1 May 2013. The trail had been closed for several days due to the river stream being too fast. We were at Zion Adventure, enquiring about transportation service to the park’s East Entrance (we we’re going to do the one way East Rim trail) when we... More

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Kent, UK
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We took the shuttle up to the last stop and then hiked along the Virgin River to the Narrows. A relatively easy hike, which took us about an hour to get to the Narrows. passes through spectacular scenery with plenty of sights to see and photograph.

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Henderson, Nevada
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Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

It is a testament to the powerful attraction of Zion National Park that so many visitors come from around the world to see the glory that is Zion. The Narrows is at the top of the list of sites to experience while visiting the park. I probably heard no less than a dozen different languages, and spoke with people from... More

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Worldwide Traveler
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Get your hiking shoes on and get ready for a walk. Most of the trails near bus stops are doable but weather and stamina effects you. Be sure to take water, water, water with you.

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Zug, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Rented my drysuit with Zion Adventure Company for $49 for 1 day, booked a day earlier. The hike took 6 hours return trip but you can do it faster or longer - just start going back sooner. Amazing views, the Narrows are absolutely unique, haven't done anything like that before

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