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While hiking in Orderville Gulch, you experience sheer cliffs that tower overhead. If you plan to travel the entire length of the canyon, you will need experience using ropes to down-climb, or rappel 15 feet. You will also need a permit from Zion National Park because you will exit in the Temple of Sinawava. This is typically done as a day trip. If exiting the canyon at the upstream Orderville Gulch trailhead, it usually takes approximately 4 to 6 hours round trip. If you exit downstream and exit in Zion National Park, it will take approximately 8 to 12 hours. A permit is required from Zion National Park to exit at the Temple of Suawava. Mileage: Various lengths, depending on how far down the canyon you would like to hike. 12.3 miles from the Orderville Gulch Trailhead to the Temple of Sinawava.
From Highway 9, take The North Fork County Road. After 5 Ѕ miles, the road will turn to dirt. Once you’ve left pavement, travel on the North Fork Road for 7 miles. There is a sign on the west side of North Fork Road indicating that route 92 accesses Orderville Gulch. If you do not have a four-wheel-drive, high-clearance vehicle, park on the eastern side of the gate and follow the route for 3 miles to the Orderville Gulch Trailhead. BLM route 92 beyond the gate, requires a four-wheel-drive, high clearance vehicle. This route is not recommended for travel in a passenger car. These routes may be impassable during the winter and monsoonal months due to snow, mud, or washouts. The dirt portion of the North Fork County Road is impassable when wet due to its clay base. When wet, the road becomes mud, which is impassable even for four-wheel-drive, high-clearance vehicles. It is most often impassable in winter and monsoonal months.
Cool to venture down a bit after doing the main Narrows Trail. In the fall the water was barely flowing, so easier the main trail. But its also narrower and some waterfalls to climb over.
Crazy cool, we stopped here during our Wall Street (January!) Narrows hike. I wish I had more time to explore all down this side canyon, but my garters had a hole, and I couldn't feel my feet from the cold water. Super super cool, less flow and less people, sick!
Coming in the winter is quite a good idea. With much less people, you can enjoy all the narrows by your own. The canyon is full of snow and it’s just so beautiful. All the waterfalls come alive which you can’t see in summmer.
Beautiful spot. A truly amazing experience. Easily one of the best hikes I have ever done. Get the gear and walking stick.
This was an incredible hike, so glad we opted to rent boots and walking stick. It was helpful the boots gripped the rocks great, extra ankle support, and the walking stick helped support for the fast moving currents, and tricky conditions hiking the river rocks.
