The Narrows

Hike Springdale, Utah, United States

What to expect

The Narrows is the narrowest section of Zion Canyon, with thousand-foot walls of Navajo sandstone that have been sculpted into beautiful forms by centuries of erosion. The area offers a unique hiking experience, where visitors can hike in the Virgin River and explore the stunning scenery. The hike can be done as a bottom-up hike from the Temple of Sinawava, or as a top-down through-hike from Chamberlain's Ranch. The river hike involves wading and swimming in certain areas, and visitors should be prepared for slippery rocks and changing water levels. The area is suitable for families, but parents should be aware of the potential hazards and take necessary precautions to ensure their children's safety

Plan your family visit to the The Narrows with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked The Narrows trail, a river hike through a narrow canyon

Highlights: The kids had no problem with the hike and it was one of their best memories of our Utah road trip ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked the Narrows trail through one of the best slot canyons in Utah and through a river of running water

Highlights: It was a lot of fun for the entire family ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked up the Narrows, wading in the Virgin River. We didn't go very far, but the kids had a lot of fun playing in the water

Highlights: The kids loved playing in the water, building sandcastles and splashing around. The rocks were slippery, but the views were amazing ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked through The Narrows and enjoyed the narrowest section of the canyon

Highlights: We enjoyed the opportunity to wade through a river and be towered by walls that reach up to a thousand feet ✨