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2.2 miROUND TRIP
57 ftELEV GAIN
EasyDIFFICULTY
5/5KID RATING
All yearSEASON
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The Trail
Paved path to the Narrows entrance. Squirrels, hanging gardens, river access.
Heat note: desert country - in summer start at dawn and carry more water than feels reasonable.
Pack Loadout (Easy)
Water bottle, sunscreen, hat, snacks, comfortable shoes.
Getting There
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Make it a weekend: South Campground (Zion) (Camping, 6 mi) · Watchman Campground (Camping, 6 mi) · Lava Point Campground (Camping, 8 mi) · Kolob Reservoir (Fishing, 12 mi)
More hikes nearby: The Narrows (Bottom-Up) (Hike, 0 mi) · Angels Landing (Hike, 1 mi) · Emerald Pools (Hike, 2 mi) · Observation Point (East Mesa) (Hike, 3 mi)
Quick Answers
- How long is the Riverside Walk hike?
- 2.2 miles round trip with 57 feet of elevation gain.
- How hard is Riverside Walk?
- Easy. Kid rating: 5 out of 5.
- When should I hike Riverside Walk?
- Best season: All year.