Chris really wanted to take the two oldest kids and our nephew Carlos to hike Zion's National Park's Narrows hike in Southern Utah. He and I hiked it with our good friends Jeremy & Kari Cox back in 2000. We did the hike in one day but he decided it would be best to get an overnight camping pass and do it in two days with the kiddos. There was a lot more water this time than when he and I went. He was so proud of the kids! He said all the other hikers were really impressed with their efforts also.
This is a description of the hike from the park's website:
The Virgin River has carved a spectacular gorge in the upper reaches of Zion Canyon: 16 miles long, up to 2,000 feet deep, and at times only 20-30 feet wide. The Zion narrows; walking in the shadow of its soaring walls, sandstone grottos, natural springs, and hanging gardens can be an unforgettable wilderness experience.
It is not however, a trip to be underestimated. Hiking the Zion Narrows means hiking in the Virgin River. At least 60% of the hike is spent wading, walking, and sometimes swimming in the stream. There is no maintained trail, the route is the river. The current is swift, the water is cold, and the rocks underfoot are slippery.
Needless to say, he came home with some pretty worn out little hikers! Except for Chris, they were all walking like old people. They all said they loved it though! The true test will be how willing they are to go hiking the next time he suggests a trip.
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