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37.35, -112.92 · rel 13331651
37.35, -112.92 · rel 13331651
Zion Narrows Top-Down Hiking Route
24,2 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Utah · 37.35°N ·
112.92°W
24,2km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 9 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× Attraction
2× Water
4× summit
House Rock
Attraction ·
on the route
24,2 km
100%
Floating Rock
Attraction ·
on the route
24,2 km
100%
Big Springs
Water ·
on the route
24,2 km
100%
200' Waterfall
Attraction ·
46 m off route
24,2 km
100%
Imlay Temple
summit ·
59 m off route
24,2 km
100%
Upsilon Temple
summit ·
117 m off route
24,2 km
100%
Elephant Temple
summit ·
125 m off route
24,2 km
100%
Mystery Springs
Water ·
204 m off route
24,2 km
100%
Amphitheater Temple
summit ·
244 m off route
24,2 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Zion Narrows Top-Down Hiking Route is 24.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Zion Narrows Top-Down Hiking Route takes approximately 6h 2min to complete.
No, Zion Narrows Top-Down Hiking Route is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Zion Narrows Top-Down Hiking Route starts near coordinates 37.3854, -112.8388.
Zion Narrows Top-Down Hiking Route is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.