Hiking the Zion Narrows - Zion National Park 

I know exactly how you feel. I've hiked the narrows numerous times, but last August I was able to take my dad (whose health was failing) a short distance into the Narrows. He passed away a few weeks ago. The memories that were made that day will forever bless my life. Thank you for sharing your experience! Wild Spaces are more than pretty vistas, or natural curiosities. Millions of people have forged precious connections with each other and the natural world in these spectacular wonderlands. The Narrows, like Zion is a landscape of memories for me. For that reason I wan't it respected and preserved forever.

We couldn't agree more!!! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!!!

Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching our video.

Best of luck! Make sure to check flow rate and weather with the park service. Water level changes, and it's not a good idea to enter the narrows if there's a significant chance of flooding. The park service keeps close tabs on it. Have fun! Be safe. And Leave No Trace.

So glad! It's an amazing place.

Thanks for watching and commenting! It is a spectacular hike.

Very much so.

+Mormon Family So true. Videos are nice, but they can't compare to actually being there. Thanks so much for watching!

We very much agree. Anyone who is physically and financially able, AND can visit responsibility should attempt at least some portion of the Narrows at some point in their life. This is a special trail.

@@HomeInWildSpaces h

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! We hope you'll consider subscribing if you haven't already. We've got some great videos in production. Best of luck! The Zion Narrows are one of a kind. Remember to be safe and leave no trace.

+potatothorn Good Luck!

Thanks for watching! Enjoy Zion in October, It's a great time to visit!

We totally agree. There's no place like the Zion Narrows and, yes, the first mile or so can be very, very crowded. Probably a correlation :) Thanks so much for watching and commenting!!! We hope you also consider subscribing. There's lots of good stuff still to come.

@@HomeInWildSpaces May you make like a map around narrows I plan taking a trip I live really close to and want to explore nature at it's finnest

We went in mid July. The earlier you can start the better. Zion is so popular now, the only way to beat the crowds is by getting started before everyone else. Best of luck on your hike! The Narrows are spectacular. Remember to be safe and Leave No Trace.

At Home In Wild Spaces thanks a lot for your response!

Our pleasure.

Thank you!

So glad you liked it! We started hiking early, but thanks to the winding nature of the Narrows various sections are illuminated at different times of the day. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!!!

Curious what time of year this was filmed?

We shot in in Mid-July.

We traveled roughly 5 miles up from Temple of Sinawava, 10ish miles (the maximum distance allowed without a permit). Sounds like you’ll be traveling a similar distance so this is a good representation of what you’ll see. June should be beautiful. The water can still be quite cold and swift. It’s always best to check with the Park Service before entering the river. Also, please Leave No Trace. This is an astoundingly popular trail. Visitor should take ever precaution to minimize their impact. Best wishes! Thanks for watching and commenting!!!!

Thanks!

Mid July. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and commenting!!!

Awesome! We had planned to return in June, but it looks like we'll have to postpone. Best of luck on you trip! Please remember to Leave No Trace.

Absolutely! Thanks for the advice and the video. I will need all the pre-trip planning help I can get....

Thanks!!! Hope you'll check out our other videos. We'd suggest asking the park if you can park your car at the visitor center. Then shuttle to Chamberlain Ranch, unless you begin your hike before the shuttle system is running. Private cars are prohibited past the Mount Carmel junction during the busy season, from mid-late March to October or November meaning you won't be able to park at Temple of Sinawava during those months. Once you've completed the hike, take the shuttle from Temple of Sinawava back to the visitor center and your car. Hope that's helpful!

Thanks! The whole length is roughly 15 miles from top to bottom. You'll need a permit for that route. Without a permit, the hike can be up to 10 miles. 5 miles up, 5 miles down. Conditions vary by the day and the season. We recorded this footage in July, but conditions change. Make sure to check with the park service regarding conditions including temperature, flow rate and weather. Any closed toe durable shoe will do. Ankle support is recommended. Just make sure you're ok getting wet. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and commenting!!!

Thanks! Glad you liked it. As for the song, it was years ago when we selected it. We unfortunately don't remember the name. Sorry.

Permits are required if hiking “from the top, down” or from Chamberlain Ranch to Temple of Sinawava. Or if hiking past Big Spring (5 miles north of Temple of Sinawava). Other than that no permit is required. Hope that is helpful! Remember to pack out everything you take in (human waste included), Leave No Trace, and check weather and flood conditions with he park service before entering the Narrrows.

+Hike with Mike It's hard not to love Zion. It remains on our bucket list even though we've been there many times. Thanks for watching Mike, always great to hear from you.

Zion is one of our favorite Wild Spaces. Flash floods are always a possibility, but there's a lot you can do to keep yourself safe. If you check with the information desk in the visitor center they can inform you of any storm or flood advisories. Other than that stay aware of floating debris, clouds overhead or a sudden change of clarity of the water. Also make sure to check doppler radar and beware of potential storm systems to the north. For the most part the Narrows are perfectly safe if you prepare. If weather conditions suggest a higher probability of flash floods, then as you've discovered there are other beautiful trails to enjoy. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!!!

At Home In Wild Spaces Thanks for all the extra advice 😊

This video was shot in mid July. There are a number of good times to hike the Narrows. Summer can be nice, but is also more prone to flooding than the other months. We've personally never hiked the Narrows in September, but we've heard that generally speaking the water level is lower and the crowds smaller. Smaller crowds are as good of a reason as any to try hiking the Narrows in Fall. Whenever you do hike the Narrows, make sure to contact the national park service in advance and check both the flow rate and flash flood advisory. Also make sure to check the water temperature, it can get cold in the Narrows. Have fun, be safe and Leave No Trace. Thanks for watching and commenting!!!

Thanks! We used two cameras. A go pro hero 3+ black and a canon sx40 hs. We have a small steady rig for the go pro and a tripod for the canon. It's a fair bit to carry, but it gets the job done. As far as keeping them dry, we just watch our step and do our best to keep them clear of water. Hope that is helpful. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!!!

At Home In Wild Spaces What steady rig do you use for the GoPro? Electronic or manual?

Thanks!!! Glad you enjoyed it!

It depends. If you hike the full length of the Narrows it's about 15 miles and takes all day. If you hike from Temple of Sinawava on the southern end, you are only permitted to go as far as big spring roughy 5 miles from Temple of Sinawava (ten miles total). But as an out and back hike you can turn around at any time making it easy to time you hike. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!

+San Juan Mountain Bob Thanks, we try. Always good to hear from you.

This footage was captured in mid July. Be aware that the summers is monsoon season. Always check with the park service regarding weather conf before entering the narrows. Thanks for watching and commenting! We hope you’ll consider subscribing if you haven’t already.

It's called the Zion Narrows. The trailhead begins at the Temple of Sinawava shuttle stop in Zion Canyon. The first mile is paved and is called the Riverside Walk before entering the Narrows. Hope you have fun. Stay safe and Leave No Trace. Thanks for watching and commenting!!!

Thank you so much for your reply. We'll look further into it and we hope that we can do this with the boys! How long took this trip please?

Without a permit, hikers are permitted 5 miles up (10 miles out and back) the Narrows until Big Spring. Do not travel further without permit. We were on the trail for several hours. Hope that answers your question.

Zion has hikes for pretty much everybody. There are the more demanding trails like observation point, the full Zion Narrows and so on, but there also easy trails like the riverside walk and Pa‘rus Trail. We’d suggest spending some time on Zion’s official website looking at the various trails and determine what would be best for you.

Morning. Gets crowded the later the day wears on. Thanks for watching!!!

+Exovitae Thanks for the feedback. We actually have a small steady cam unit, but we struggled at times to get the steady shots we had hoped for. Feel free to offer any other suggestions on how we might improve our content.

There are technically multiple access points for both Angels Landing and the Narrows, but they're more demanding and/or can also come with more red tape. Angels Landing is accessible via the West Rim Trail (much longer) as well as the Grotto in Zion Canyon (The most popular route). The Narrows can be accessed via Chamberlin Ranch (requires a permit and additional transportation planning) on the northeast side of the park or via the Riverside walk near the Temple of Sinawava. You can also access the Narrows using a number of canyoneering routes, but these require canyoneering skills and climbing equipment. Hope hat helps.

One of our favorite trails

It's always best to call the information desk at the Zion National Park visitor center for real time flow rate and safety information. www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/thenarrows.htm Hope you make it! Remember to leave not trace, and thanks for watching!

Thank you for your interest, but no, we'll pass.