Hiking the Narrows with Kids in Zion National Park isn't as daunting as it sounds. It's actually the perfect hike for kids because they love splashing around and getting wet, especially on a hot day!
We've done this hike a couple of times with our kids. The first time our kids were pretty young, like around 9, 7, 6 and 4. This time they were 13, 11, 11, and 9.
They slayed it back then and they really slayed it this time. Another big help this time was that we rented river shoes and had a hiking stick. Last time we went in Keen sandals lolz.
The river shoe rental is right in the town of Springdale, which is just outside the west entrance of the park. This is also a good place to find parking since the lot inside the park is usually full.
From Springdale, it's an easy walk into the park where you'll hop on a shuttle and take it to the last stop which is the Narrows. Not our preference, but Zion is so busy, it is what it is.
The cool thing about the Narrows is you can hike the river until you want to stop, then just turn around and head back.
Check the website for river conditions. There can be flooding and when we were there last, there was bacteria found in the water and they were discouraging people from hiking in it. We pressed on (along with a bazillion other people) and just kept our heads out of the water and rinsed off really good when we got home.
Definitely recommend this one for kids and adults alike. You'll love it!
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