The Narrows hike is a top 10 hike in the USA on many lists including ours. This iconic day is a must see when in the Southern Utah area.
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Many people don’t know what’s involved in hiking the Narrows. When you book a day tour of the Narrows through Greater Zion Tours, you’re not just getting a tour, you’re purchasing expertise that will help you navigate the many challenges of seeing the Narrows.Zion Canyon Narrows is one of the most popular and sought-after hikes in the entire United States, and for good reason – its towering walls of red sandstone walls and surreal clear waters makes it a sight to see. For anyone, Zion Narrows is an amazing experience, an experience that will last a lifetime. But to reach that amazing experience, one has to do some extra work and preparation in order to tackle the Narrows. At Greater Zion Tours, our goal is to help you prepare for that experience and lead you into the Narrows.
The hike into Zion Narrows is about 6 miles (9.6 km) roundtrip. About 4 of those miles (6.4 km) will be walking in and out of the rushing Virgin River. The water may be anywhere from one to three feet (0.3-1 m) deep; sometimes four feet deep depending on the season. We like to say that hiking in the Virgin River, which is full of rounded boulders, is like hiking on top of wet bowling balls. You’ll find that it takes extra coordination and different muscles to hike this type of terrain. When we begin hiking in the river, we’ll be there to coach you with this unique kind of hiking.
Tour Details:
Depending on your hiking level and time of year you plan to visit Zion National Park, we’ll help you prepare for your visit and order the appropriate rental hiking equipment to help your hike be easier. Many people think they can use their normal hiking equipment, such as boots and trekking poles, or maybe flip-flops, up the Narrows for a walk in the park. This type of equipment is not a good choice for the Narrows.
The right choice of equipment for hiking the narrows is submergible hiking boots, water socks, and a wooden pole that won’t collapse like trekking poles do. When the weather gets cooler, which means there will be less people in the Narrows, we’ll get you set up with special pants or waders where you won’t get cold.
Part of the service that Greater Zion Tours provides when you use our guiding services is getting all the right equipment at a convenient place, close to Zion Canyon. Once we get you outfitted, you’ll enjoy the Narrows even more as we narrate about all the things you’ll want to know about in Zion Canyon, along with pointing out all the features to see.