This is one of the most awesome and spectacular hikes in the world. Believe me, I have been around the world a few times. To do it for just a few hours from the bottom up is great if that's all the time you have. But the best way is to do it top-down, in other words, catch a shuttle... more

My husband and I took a trip in October, 2008 to Zion. My husband has never been and I have been 3 times, but I have never hiked the narrows. It was the most amazing experience for me, and for my husband who is a advid fan of Yosemite, was completley amazed and can't wait to go again next year... more

I took this hike with my boyfriend and 2 teenagers. The kids loved it almost as much as we did! We took a guided tour with Park Ranger Ron Kay, which starts at 8:15. Well worth getting up early for! He was very imformative and made navigating through the river much easier. It is a magnificent hike up the Virgin... more

A major highlight of our time in Zion! Took this hike with our two children 14 and 12 and we all loved it. We took the 7 am shuttle aftering enquiring at the backcountry window at the visitor center regarding the weather conditions. If you are planning on hiking any decent distance into the Narrows, you need to find out... more

I did this hike and went a couple miles up the river and it was THE highlight of our trip. If you decide to do this hike (which you should) make sure to rent equipment (water boots and hiking sticks). It will be a much more enjoyable experience. We rented equipment and hiked much further than others who didn't. It... more

The Virgin River Narrows are something anyone who visits southern Utah MUST experience! I have hiked in the Narrows twice---once, hiking a couple miles upriver & the second, hiking 5 miles to Big Springs. Both times the "hike" was the highlight of our trip. Once the Riverside Walk ends 1 mile from the trailhead at the Temple of Sinawava, visitors... more

Although packed on the weekends, still very much worth the trip. We started having only a couple hours to spare, bottom up. Park your car near the visitor center, and take the shuttle up. They run every 5 or 6 min. Everyone along the path had been extremely friendly and helpful. I would definitely get a hiking stick next time.... more

Wow! Our family of 4 (inc. 2 teenagers) decided to hike part of the Narrows during our visit to Zion in July 2007. It proved to be the highlight of our trip to Utah! Make sure you have sturdy shoes and a walking stick to help you manage the hike. We would love to go back and hike a little... more

We did this hike in July, 2005. It was stifling hot in Springdale, but the combination of the cool (but not uncomfortable) water and the high canyon walls (which keep you out of the direct sunlight) makes this hike the best choice during the very hot days of summer. We're a family of four - parents in our mid-forties, the... more