Are there toilets in Zion National Park?

Restrooms: Located at the Visitor Center, Zion Lodge, and most major trail entrances near the shuttle stops. More information on restrooms and accessibility here. Things to Do at the Visitor Center: The plaza of the Visitor Center showcases several boards explaining the geology and geography of the park.



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At the Temple of Sinawava shuttle stop, there are water fill stations and bathrooms. Make sure to use the restrooms here. If you do need to go pee in The Narrows it is better to do it in the water than on the shore. If you need to go #2 while in The Narrows you MUST pack it out.

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Restrooms are available at Scout Lookout and The Grotto. Water filling stations are also available at The Grotto. To reach the beginning of the Angels Landing Trail, hikers must ascend the West Rim to Scout Lookout.

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Sanitation tips to help protect the Trail, volunteers, other hikers, and wildlife. There are usually only two options on the Trail for when nature calls: using a privy or digging a cat hole in the woods.

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Dry pants or dry suit — the river can be very cold in the fall, winter, and spring, so you'll need extra gear if you plan on hiking during those seasons. If the water is cold, make sure you choose an outfitter that provides thicker neoprene socks and high-quality dry pants that won't leak through.

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In the early spring and late fall months, neoprene socks, pants or bib overalls, or a wetsuit may be necessary to hike in the river.

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The Narrows stretches for 16 miles but that's if you hike top-down. Most people hike between 2-6 hours on the Narrows hike when starting at the bottom (~6 miles round trip). Since the Narrows hike is an in-and-out trail, whatever mileage and time you put in hiking in, you have to do out.

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Layers: The temperatures in the Zion Narrows can be much cooler than the rest of the park. In fact, we were surprisingly cold during most of the hike. Your bottoms are definitely going to get wet so we recommend wearing shorts or a bathing suit on the bottom.

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The Narrows is a popular hike through the knee-deep Virgin River. Due to cold water temperature and high water levels, the trail is closed in winter and spring. The best time to hike The Narrows is from late May to October, but watch out for summer thunderstorms that can cause deathly flash floods.

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Can a Beginner do the Zion Narrows Day Hike? Yes, beginner hikers can absolutely do the Zion Narrows day hike! Even if you don't have much hiking experience, you will be perfectly fine hiking the Narrows.

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Best time of day to hike the Narrows If you are only looking to do a small portion of the Narrows, then we recommend visiting in the late afternoon when it has warmed up a bit. The big rush tends to be in the morning as the people who want to hike the furthest start early.

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Do I need waterproof shoes for Zion? You do not need waterproof shoes for Zion National Park. If you plan on hiking The Narrows, hydro lace boots are recommended with neoprene socks. These are available to rent at the park, so you do not need to buy any.

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Visitor Parking Information Visitors to Springdale should park in one of the paid public parking locations distributed throughout Town. Paid public parking in Springdale is available in the following locations: Zone A - Zion National Park entrance to Shuttle Stop #4. Zone B – Sundance Road to Anasazi Way.

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