{"id":1630,"date":"2026-02-26T21:13:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T04:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journeyswithjohn.com\/wordpress\/?p=1630"},"modified":"2026-02-28T21:54:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T04:54:53","slug":"kanarra-falls-hike-here-to-avoid-the-crowds-of-zions-narrows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/journeyswithjohn.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/2026\/02\/26\/kanarra-falls-hike-here-to-avoid-the-crowds-of-zions-narrows\/","title":{"rendered":"Kanarra Falls: Hike here to avoid the crowds of Zion’s Narrows"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are unable to hike the Narrows in Zion National Park or just prefer to avoid crowds, Kanarra Falls is a great alternative. You still get to walk through water and a narrow canyon on most of your hike. This hike is also amazing enough that you should plan a visit even if you do get to hike the Narrows. There is a lot of walking over slick, loose rocks, so you might want to bring trekking poles to help with balance.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Visiting Kanara Falls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every year, countless visitors flock to the Narrows in Zion National Park to experience walking upstream through a river in a beautiful canyon. This has become such a popular hike that getting parking spots or shuttle bus seats to hike the Narrows has become quite challenging. If you are unable to hike the Narrows, or want to partake of another similar experience, be sure to check out Kanarra Falls. Kanarra Falls is located in the town of Kanarraville, Utah, which is approximately 40 miles north of St. George Utah and about 60 miles south of Beaver, Utah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although Kanara Falls is less popular than the Narrows, you do need reservations to hike here. Fortunately, getting an entry permit is relatively easy if you do some advanced planning, since only 200 permits are handed out per day. You can view ticket availability for a range of dates and purchase tickets on the Kanara Falls Admission page here<\/a>. If you visit here in the spring or early summer, do note that the water can be extremely cold and quite deep due to snowmelt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might need waterproof clothing, wetsuits, or drysuits during these months to keep warm while wading through the water. Even in the summer, Kanarra Falls average water temperature is 50 degrees, so these clothing items might still be desirable for your visit. When I visited in September, the water was still quite cold and took a while to acclimate to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hike from the parking lot to the end of the recommended hiking route and back is approximately four miles. This trail is listed as moderate to strenuous in difficulty due to hiking through water and along some steep rocky stretches. If you are looking for some fun hiking and are not afraid of getting wet in the process, you definitely need to check out Kanarra Falls. Be aware that this hike should not be attempted if rain is forecasted anywhere in the area. Due to this being a narrow slot canyon, the risk of flash floods is extreme if there is rain in the area. Keep an eye on the forecast and enjoy your visit if the weather looks promising! You can find current trail conditions and reviews on Alltrails here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n