The Narrows ZionTravel & Exploration
Last update 14 h. agoCreated on the 17th of May 2026
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Duration
~2.3 hours
Distance
5.7 km
Elevation gain
545 m
Difficulty
T2 — moderate mountain hike
High point
1599 m
Wading the Slot
A slot canyon hike where the trail is the Virgin River itself, walled in by 300 metre sandstone cliffs that close to just a few metres wide. Most visitors do the bottom up day hike from the Temple of Sinawava, while a top down through hike requires a wilderness permit.
Check the flash flood forecast every single morning, since the canyon is a death trap when storms hit the plateau above. Rent neoprene socks, canyoneering boots, and a sturdy stick from a Springdale outfitter, and skip the hike entirely during spring snowmelt.
