The Ultimate Guide to Hiking the Zion Narrows
The Narrows at Zion National Park offers an incredible adventure in America's most amazing slot canyons. Here's how to safely explore them.
Zion National Park is a geologic wonder, even by Utah’s lofty standards. Part of the Grand Staircase rock formation that runs from Grand Canyon to Bryce Canyon, Zion’s white sandstone cliffs stand on their own. Hikers from around the United States and the world flock to Zion every year to reach the top of towering Angel’s Landing and wade through the depths of the Narrows, both among the best hikes in Zion. Backpacking in Zion is also popular, and an especially good way to escape the park’s often overwhelming crowds. Beyond the busy trailheads lay miles of wild backcountry, replete with mesas, slot canyons and arches.
The Narrows at Zion National Park offers an incredible adventure in America's most amazing slot canyons. Here's how to safely explore them.
From 100-feet-deep slot canyons to towering mesas, Zion National Park has it all.
An 18-mile paved trail will run from St. George to Zion National Park and offer parking lots, bathrooms, benches, and more. But you'll be waiting for a while.
It's one of the classic day hikes of the United States—and with views like this, it's easy to see why.
Scramble up classic redrock and take in the canyon country views on this 4-mile out-and-back.
This mile of slot canyon is among the best 100 miles of trail in the whole national park system.
This half-mile of thrilling scramble is among the best 100 miles of trail in the whole national park system.
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