Each year, thousands of teachers, lawyers, artists, athletes, students, grandmothers, janitors, kindergartners, and space cadets hike the Zion Narrows. The Narrows is an entry-level canyoneering experience, exciting enough to draw visitors from all over the world and moderate enough to allow almost anyone to explore its depths. In the Narrows, you navigate in and alongside the river, crossing from shore to shore through water mid-calf to mid-thigh deep. The river IS the trail, making slippery rocks, flowing water, and gritty sand a part of every step. Once in "Wall Street," water spans from wall to wall, but you can avoid the deepest pools with good route finding skills. There are many shoreline areas for lunch, rest, photography, and retreat from potential flooding. Fortunately, elevation gains/losses are insignificant in the Narrows, making the challenges more logistical than cardiovascular.

The Bottom-Up Hike is ideal for anybody who enjoys a walk through stunning beauty. River hiking requires concentration, but is not very strenuous because the topography is very flat. Remember, you can turn around at any time, and the return trip is always easier because it’s downhill AND downstream.