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Trip Report: Hiking the Narrows Zion National Park

Description: There is no trail, only river and wet feet. Hiking the Narrows in Zion National Park is one of the most unusual slot canyon trail experiences you’ll find. Hiking up the Virgin River, most people begin at the Temple of Siniawava on the Riverside Walk. Walking upstream as far as your adventure spirit leads. Throttle your adventure from a two to ten mile aquatic romp walking, wading and swimming. Before you hike-check the weather.

Length: A few hours to a full day

The rewards: A challenge that you can throttle up or down based on your party. Family friendly, but probably not a place for kids under the age of 8-10. Endless beauty, unique and memorable desert experience. Time your adventure in the off-season of Fall or Winter to reduce the crowds and watch the weather forecast for rain. The canyon is prone to flash floods.

Pro tip: Rent gear including wetsuit and rubber booties.

Season: Spring, Fall, Winter

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Before you step foot into the Virgin River, the trail meanders upstream.
Starting the Narrows trail. Notice how wide the slot canyon walls are here at the beginning.
Exquisite beauty in the Zion Narrows with contrasting vivid colors from emerald green to crimson red.
The Narrows slot canyon pinches down to
The Narrows can be a zoo or you can find yourself alone in moments of solitude. In November, I shared the experience with a handful of other explorers.
Just outside of the National Park, Zion Adventure Company was dialed in for enhancing your Narrows adventure.
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Aaron McHugh is an executive transformation coach, enterprise agility consultant, writer, podcaster, adventurer, and author of Fire Your Boss: Discover Work You Love Without Quitting Your Job.

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