Riverside Walk Trailhead — Attraction in Four Corners States

This is probably one of the easiest and nicest trails you will find in Zion. The trailhead starts out from the parking lot of the Temple of Sinawava and is the perfect starting point for one of the easiest and most scenic adventure trails you will find in Zion. The 2.2-mile round trip paved trail follows the Virgin River as it winds its way through a lush, verdant landscape of cottonwood trees, willows, and wildflowers. Make sure you keep an eye out for wildlife, including mule deer, peregrine falcons, and the occasional river otter. We were lucky to run into a herd of 12 mule deer after they just crossed the river to graze. This trail is suitable for hikers of all ages and abilities, so it will be perfect for families or those of us looking for a relaxing, easy-going experience. Along the paved trail, there are some historic sites, including the remains of an old river dam and the foundations of a 19th-century homestead. There are also a few benches along the trail to relax and enjoy the serene surroundings , like watching the river flow by. The paved portion of the trail ends at approximately 1.1 miles out at a paved raised patio. At this point, you will have reached the confluence of the Virgin River and the Zion Canyon Narrows, where the river disappears into the narrow, towering canyon walls. Most hikers will turn around at this point or for the more adventurous hikers, you can continue upstream into the Narrows themselves, wading through the river and exploring the stunning rock formations up close. FYI, make sure you are equipped for the journey. Regardless, we would recommend the first part of this journey to all wishing to enjoy the unforgettable natural beauty and tranquility of Zion National Park. Finally, the parking lot for this trailhead will be at the Temple of Sinawava when the shuttle bus service is not operating. There are also restrooms available near the parking lot (note: during our visit the restrooms were being renovated but they did have plenty of Porta...

Very irritated with Zion National Park today. Drove all the way here from Phoenix to hike The Narrows and even stayed in the Zion Canyon Lodge. I was extremely excited to complete this world famous hike this morning and it's full. We were there at 6am but they were already full and we were told that they start lining cars up at 5am, only take a certain amount, and take them in waves. HOWEVER, when we were asking people yesterday NO ONE WOULD TELL US ANYTHING and we even had two park employees tell us they "WEREN'T ANSWERING QUESTIONS?!" Ugh. What a disappointment. I'm torn between coming back another time to try again (since I've always wanted to do it) or just refusing to support an area with such incompetent employees. At the bare minimum I feel that the process of lining cars up at a certain time and only taking so many should have been included in the brochure they provide outlining all the trails and things to do. Otherwise we're coming here and spending money just to leave...

ARRIVE EARLY....gets really busy.Beginning riverwalk is fun and flat but once you get into the narrows it becomes a Great challenging hike made it to fork in the river about 2-3 hours to this location with an 8 year old. She had fun and is not much of a hiker . Bring plenty of water a snacks . No restrooms on the trail but there will be one once you arrive there by shuttle stop #9, along with water refill station and shoe cleaner . Boots and walking sticks a must water proof as much as you can because you will get wet. In some areas water came up just above my knees and I am 6ft 1 inch, but usually mid shin depth. Recommend renting equipment. Many sized rocks that can trip you up if your not careful. Color of water you see is the day after rain so lots of dirt in water. Most pictures I have is clear water so I was surprised. Be mindful of weather as flash floods can be dangerous. Well worth it for a...