Zion Narrows

Hike Name: Zion Narrows Location: southwest UT Length: 16 Submitted by: Mario Date Submitted: 0/0/00 Rating:	more Utah trail reviews Utah national parks Utah state parks
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Description
A 16-mile 2-day trek in the Virgin River as it narrowly traverses (20-50 ft) through steep, colorfully-carved 1000-2000 ft sandstone walls. Considered by many as the most spectacular slot canyon hike in the Southwest.

NOTES:
1. Check the weather carefully. Flashfloods due to summer afternoon thunderstorms have claimed lives here before.
2. Bring trekking poles, the rocks can be very slippery especially when the creeks converge on day 2.
3. Bring aspirin, looking up at steep cliffs often could give you vertigo.
4. Wear closed-toe shoes; the rocks could damage your toes.
5. Bring a filter-bottle; there is plenty of water, but its safety is questionable.
6. Waterproof everything. Hypothermia is a real threat, and there are chest-deep pools along the trail.

Directions to Hike
Zion NP is a 3-hr drive from Las Vegas. Get your permit ($5/group) from the Zion National Park Backcountry Office on the day of the hike. Only 12 campsites are available, so be early. There is a shuttle service ($12) to take you to the "put-in" at Chamberlain's Ranch. If you drive to the trailhead, it's 18 miles on rough road from the Visitor Center.

Contact Information
Zion National Park
Springdale, UT 84767-1099
(435)772-3256

Zion National Park Backcountry Office: (435)772-0170

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