Virgin Narrows

Now I know that all of you have been waiting to see pictures of the Narrows themselves. Here are some of the pictures Uncle Merlin took 21 years ago following the flash flood that inspired my novel:

 

 

The "Narrows" typically refers to the 3.6 mile section of the canyon between the end of the Riverside Walk Trail and Big Springs. In this section, the Virgin River runs wall to wall (often only 20-30 feet apart), with vertical sandstone cliffs (up to 2,000 feet tall) on either side. Although the First Narrows are more narrow in sections, the height to width ratio of the "Narrows" makes them absolutely spectacular. The hike was ranked #5 in National Geographic's rankings of America's 100 Best Adventures.

 

 Unfortunately some of the most spectacular photos from that trip turned out too dark. However, I have been back, and will show more pictures of the Narrows in future posts. Until next time.