The Narrows: Top Down

This 16-mile point-to-point route starts at the Chamberlain's Ranch Trailhead and ends at the Temple of Sinawava trailhead. Begin by heading east from the trailhead along the dirt road, which parallels the river for about 2.8 miles. Cross into the North Fork Virgin River Wilderness Study Area at 3.5 miles and begin entering into the canyon. At 6.1 miles, the canyon constricts, forcing you to enter the river to wade downstream. At 8.3 miles, bypass a 12-foot waterfall using a narrow, rocky passage on the left (south) side. At 8.9 miles, Deep Creek joins from the right, which significantly increases water volume and current speed. Proceed downstream past the backcountry campsites to Big Spring at 11.5 miles. From Big Spring, continue downstream through the Wall Street corridor, passing the Orderville Canyon junction on the left at 13.5 miles. Crux: Wall Street is the deepest and narrowest section of the canyon, where the walls climb to over 1,000 feet while the river corridor pinches to as little as 20 feet across. Wading is continuous and frequently waist-deep. The underfoot terrain is the most demanding on the route: large, rounded, slippery boulders submerged in fast-moving water with no consistent footing line. Critically, Wall Street has no high ground. In a flash flood event, there is no exit. Continue on and join the paved Riverside Walk trail at 15.0 miles and follow it for 1.0 mile to the Temple of Sinawava trailhead.