Temple of Sinawava Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, Springdale, UT 84779

"Hike the narrows if you have the tenacity for it. It was a glorious hike and not as cold as I thought it would be with the proper gear. Was pretty crowded overall but gets less crowded the further into the hike you get. By the time we reached the end we were kinda solo w a few stragglers here and there."

"The temple of Sinawava is the northmost stop on the park bus system and quite a highlight of the park (which is itself all highlights). This is a gorgeous hike and it's very hard to get proper scale in a photo. It's one of those places you really do have to see for yourself. We visited in April 2023 when the historic snowmelt had waters running very high. The falls at Sinawava in my video are usually dry but were running strong when we visited. While we could get to the end of the Riverside Walk, the water was so high they were turning back attempts at the advanced part of the hike. The Riverside Walk portion is very well built up and easy to navigate. I mention this since our party ranged in age from teens to late 70s and everyone could have done the loop given enough time. The Narrows beyond are more advanced and very dependent on conditions. For those new to the National Parks out west: You're really in nature now. This is the real thing. It gets cold fast, hot fast, wet fast, and of all the places you can fall off cliffs, only 1% of them have railings. Also, despite the signs to the contrary, there is NO WIFI and only fleeting cellular. I'm personally fine with that, but plan accordingly. Again, you have to see it in person. You cannot do it justice in photos."

"What an awesome hike. You start off in the river trail and then end up in the Narrows. You will have to wade through the river that can range from up to your ankles to all the way up to your chest! Worth every minute. Get wet and enjoy life. You will fry off quickly on the heat."

"The Narrows hike is quintessential Zion. Highly recommend! The riverwalk hike in and out will be longer than you expect. It can be tricky to pass folks, so if it’s even moderately busy you will be going at the speed of the slowest person you run into. I’d say it’s rough for anyone under 9 years old. It’s pretty challenging for a 9 year old and your progress will be super slow on the up river. Lots of people taking much younger children though, so you can do it, just be prepared to spend a lot of time navigating around these people and don’t expect to make fast progress even if you’re experienced and ready to move. I’d say a walking stick and sturdy boots are a must, but I saw a lot of sandals and even slides without poles and those people seemed fine."

"Stop #9 on the shuttle. This spot is the beginning of the riverside walk trail. This trail is very easy with very little elevation change. The canyon views are inspiring as you walk alongside the river. The end of this mile long trail begins the narrows. Be mindful of the changing weather as flash floods are common. Wadding in the narrows is a rewarding experience, but do come prepared. Keep in mind not to drink the water or have exposed wounds due to bacteria in the water. I recommend this as a starter trail before taking on more challenging expeditions. First shuttle is around 6:30 am mountain time. The parking lot fills up quickly."