The Narrows

The Narrows is de wandeling waarbij je letterlijk door de Virgin River loopt in een smalle slotcanyon. De wanden rijzen hier honderden voet omhoog en de rivier is je pad. Het is een van de meest bijzondere hikes in het nationale parksysteem en een ervaring die je niet snel vergeet.

Vanuit Duck Creek Village is The Narrows een mooie dagtrip als je vroeg start en de uitrusting goed regelt. De stroomopwaartse route vanaf de onderkant vereist geen volledige permit zoals sommige andere canyoneeringtochten, maar de waterstand en uitrusting zijn wel heel belangrijk.

Activiteiten

Most people do the bottom-up route from the Temple of Sinawava. Walk the paved Riverside Walk for a mile, then step into the river and start heading upstream.

Reisdetails

That depends on your comfort level and time. A one-hour wade past the Riverside Walk gives you a real taste of the slot canyon.

Wall Street, about 2 miles in, is where the canyon narrows dramatically.

Big Spring at 5 miles is the turnaround for permit-free hiking and makes a full-day adventure.

Wat meenemen

Closed-toe shoes with good grip, neoprene socks, a walking stick or trekking poles, synthetic layers, and a dry bag make the experience much better.

Waarom deze gids vertrouwen

The Narrows closes when the Virgin River exceeds 150 CFS or when the National Weather Service issues a flash flood warning.

Always check the USGS river flow gauge before you go.

Tips

• Check conditions the night before.
• Start early.
• Morning is better than afternoon.
• Eat before you go.
• Pick up rentals in Springdale.
• Bring a backup plan.

Wanneer gaan

Late June through September is the typical window when conditions are most likely to cooperate.

Spring often sees extended closures due to snowmelt.

Fall offers cooler temperatures and smaller crowds, but the water is cold and days are shorter.

Verblijf plannen

The Narrows makes a great anchor for a Zion day from Duck Creek Village Inn. Pair it with a rest day near the village.