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Activity Temple of Sinawava, Zion NP

The Narrows

An activity in Temple of Sinawava, Zion NP, free to visit and worth about 5 hours. Best time to go: Jun–Sep.

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The Narrows in Temple of Sinawava, Zion NP
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Why go

Wade the Virgin River between thousand-foot walls from the end of Riverside Walk.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Zion NP, alongside 3 activities, 2 outdoor spots and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is The Narrows, 0.0 mi away as the crow flies. Set aside about 5 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Temple of Sinawava
Price
Free
Time needed
5 hr
Best time
Jun–Sep

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Zion NP. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    The Narrows

    Wade the Virgin River upstream through a slot canyon from the Riverside Walk.

    Activity · Zion · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Angels Landing

    Chain-assisted ridge hike to a narrow summit 1,500 ft above the canyon.

    Activity · Zion · 3.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Angels Landing

    Chain-assisted climb along a narrow fin to a summit 1,500 ft above the canyon.

    Activity · 3.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Emerald Pools Trail

    Short hikes to pools and seasonal waterfalls below cliffs, starting at Zion Lodge.

    Outdoors · Zion · 3.8 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Emerald Pools Trail

    Short trails to pools and seasonal waterfalls below Red Arch Mountain.

    Outdoors · 3.8 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Canyon Overlook Trail

    1-mile round trip on the east side to a view straight down Zion Canyon.

    Activity · 6.3 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

The Narrows is a stop on our Las Vegas & National Parks route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More things to do in Zion NP

Another curated activity in Zion NP. See the full Zion NP guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on Zion

Our climate figures for Zion NP come from nearby Zion. Average daily highs in Zion run from 41°F in December to 89°F in July; February is usually the wettest month. For The Narrows itself, we suggest: Jun–Sep.

Modelled monthly averages for Zion from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Zion weather by month (covers Zion NP).

Getting there

Map links open a live search for The Narrows, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
The Narrows, Utah 84737, USA
Coordinates
37.30501, -112.94912
Destination
Zion NP, Utah

The Narrows: quick answers

How much time do you need at The Narrows?

Plan on about 5 hours at The Narrows. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit The Narrows?

Our pick: Jun–Sep. Insider tip: Check flash-flood forecasts; rent canyoneering boots and poles in Springdale.

Is The Narrows free?

Yes, we list The Narrows as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is The Narrows?

The Narrows is at The Narrows, Utah 84737, USA, in Temple of Sinawava. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include The Narrows?

The Narrows appears on Las Vegas & National Parks, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Zion NP.

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