Just before the entrance to the Narrows is Big Springs. It is more than halfway through the hike, and the best place to refill empty water canteens. Here is a picture of the springs:
In the book, The Narrows Escape, the Allreds fill up their bottles before hitting the Narrows. In the scene, Devin steps in a patch of stinging nettle while climbing on the rocks around the springs. That was inspired by a patch of stinging nettle we encountered while climbing around the springs:
Big Springs is also the spot where a momentous decision is made - Devin and Arthur head back upstream to search for Shane, while the rest continue on down the Narrows. In any case, Big Springs is one of the many beautiful spots along the Virgin Narrows.
More pictures to come.
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