re: Fly to Vegas and Hike Zion

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.what time of year did you go?

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We went during April. There was some type of bacteria in the water allegedly when I went so they suggested wearing the full chest waders.

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Also is it customary to rent gear for the narrows hike only or are there other hikes in the area where you would expect to encounter significant water?

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The narrows was the only hike we encountered it on. We also noticed a decent group of people doing it without. I would suggest at minimum getting some walking sticks. The walking path in the narrows is riddled with large rocks and boulders that are not easy to navigate around.

It was a really fun hike and I suggest you go as far as you can, but don't forget whatever you go into the narrows you have to come that far back out.

One thing to watch is the weather. Not sure when the rainy season is for Utah but I know the rangers told us if there is rain in the area it can get dangerous with rising waters, enough so they will close the hike. So just keep that in mind.