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| Above, the Zion Narrows. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
If one enjoys hiking and would like to try something different, there is the Narrows Trail in Zion National Park.
The trail is not really a trail, but a slot canyon formed by the Virgin River. Just make sure to wear waterproof footwear.
Backpacker has an article on all one needs to know about hiking the Narrows.
They begin it with:
With 16 miles of sandstone walls soaring up to 3,000 feet above the riverbed and hanging gardens draped above the fast, clear water, Zion National Park’s Zion Narrows is a hiking experience that has earned its place on hikers’ bucket lists. If you’re going to tackle it, though, you’re going to need to prepare a little differently than you might for a more garden-variety route: Slot canyons require different skills and preparation than most other hikes, though, and the route through theNarrows has some special considerations. Check out our guide to find out how, when, and why to hike the Zion Narrows.
To read more, go here.
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