Hike Bottom-Up to Wall Street (The Narrows), Zion National Park, Utah

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The Wall Street section of The Narrows is where the canyon's towering walls are 1500 tall and the river is merely 22 feet wide. Hikers must travel 6 miles round-trip up the canyon, 4 miles of which is in and along the Virgin River. Or see it on the hike down the canyon. The Narrows Bottom-Up hike can be as much as a 10-mile round-trip or as little as the 2-mile round-trip of the paved Riverside Walk. No permits are needed to hike the lower narrows. At least 60% of the hike is spent wading, walking, and sometimes swimming in the river. Travel is rough and slippery in cold, fast flowing water, on top of slippery rocks. High water levels can prevent access sometimes. Use appropriate equipment and clothing to help protect you. Before your hike, always check the weather and flash flood potential. This hike is not recommended if there is a chance of rain in the forecast. Flash floods are deadly.The Narrows is about the journey, not the destination. There is no one “viewpoint” or extra spectacular spot. The entire hike is beautiful, so hike for a few minutes, or a few hours, then turn around and return the way you came. Hiking as far as Big Spring is allowed without a permit, which is 9.4 miles, round trip.Plan ahead and know what to expect before hiking into the Narrows.There are no bathrooms on the hike, so use the ones at the trailhead and bring human waste disposal bags just in case.

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