Exactly How To Day Hike The Narrows Bottom Up In Zion

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Table of Contents show Important Trail Information Trail Statistics Getting To The Narrows Trailhead Walkthrough: Our Narrows Bottom Up Day Hike Hiking Tips Best Time To Day Hike The Narrows The Morgan Conclusion

Important Trail Information

River, rocks and trees next to a steep canyon wall in Zion National Park
This was one of our favorite photo spots on the hike

Let’s get the essential things you need to know out of the way first before we get into the trail walkthrough:

Permits

You do not need to apply for or obtain a permit to day hike The Narrows bottom up. But it’s important to know that you do need this permit if you want to hike The Narrows top down instead. The top down version is an overnight hike, but in this guide we only discuss the bottom up day hike because it’s what the overwhelming majority of visitors to Zion do.

Turning Back

The Narrows bottom up is an out-and-back day hike through a slot canyon beginning at the Temple of Sinawava and ending at Big Springs (a series of small waterfalls). You are not permitted to go beyond Big Springs on a day hike. But the beauty of this hike is that you absolutely do not have to go all the way to the end. Just go as far as you feel comfortable and turn around, even if it’s just half an hour each way.

Waterproofs + Pole

If you visit Zion outside of the summer months and you want to make it all the way to Big Springs you should hire waterproofs at one of several outfitters in Springdale. We got the dry pants package for about $50/person from Zion Outfitter. It included neoprene socks, pants and shoes. But the most important thing you must take into the slot canyon is a solid wooden walking pole. Trust us, you won’t get far without one. Personally we wouldn’t use trekking poles as a replacement because they’re too flimsy. Get a thickset wooden pole instead.

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