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The Narrows

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

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The Narrows in Zion Canyon
Photo: Jon Sullivan · Public domain

Why go

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

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Zion, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. 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
Zion Canyon
Price
Free
Time needed
5 hr
Best time
Jun–Sep

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Zion. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    The Narrows

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Outdoors · Zion NP · 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 · Zion NP · 6.3 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

The Narrows is a stop on our Utah Mighty Five route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More things to do in Zion

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

When to go

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. Full Zion weather by month.

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, 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: Closed when flow is above 150 cfs; check flash-flood forecast.

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 Zion Canyon. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include The Narrows?

The Narrows appears on Utah Mighty Five, 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.

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