Hike the Narrows in October
Experience Zion’s premier canyon walk with lower crowds and crisp air, utilizing a dry suit to navigate the Virgin River’s cooling autumn waters.
Itinerary tips
- 1Rent a full dry suit package including neoprene socks and canyoneering boots from an outfitter in Springdale to handle the 50-degree water.
- 2Plan for a 6 to 8-hour round trip to reach Orderville Canyon or Big Springs without feeling rushed by the early sunset.
- 3Take the Zion Canyon Shuttle to the final stop, Temple of Sinawava, as private vehicles are not permitted in the canyon during October.
- 4Check the National Park Service flash flood rating on the morning of your hike, as autumn rain can cause rapid water level rises.
- 5Pack all food and water in waterproof dry bags and use a sturdy wooden walking stick for balance against the slippery, submerged river rocks.
- 6Start your hike on the first shuttle at 7:00 AM to beat the mid-day visitors and enjoy the canyon's reflected morning light.
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