A nice little walk after a very scenic drive. If you're short on time this is a great way to see some of the park and experience a hike.It was really hot the day we went and we needed a lot more water than we thought. There is no shade (even when in the canyon).
As a hiker, I rarely get the chance to hike in a canyon or 'narrows'. The trail is all a wash (no pun intended!) and a very fun trail to hike. The rising of the canyon around you makes you feel like an ant. Beautiful setting! Hiked in June and got there early but it was rather hot. Would recommend an early evening hike or another cooler month. There are two entrances to this trail.
Easy access through spectacular scenery (even on the way TO the hike!) Narrow canyon with huge beautiful (implausible, even) walls. We spotted a car at the other end, which is a plus if you have the option, but such a short canyon that "out and back" is still doable in a half-day. Picnic tables at trailhead and the end of the paved road (halfway in from "Scenic Driver"--yes, that's it's apt name!)
Mostly level gravel path through a wash bed. The canyon is pretty and the wash floor is colorful stones. There are some neat pockets and rock formations. Be careful, the rock in this area is relatively soft. There are some pretty cool places in this canyon that look relatively easy to climb. I did and ended up on my back with chunks of rock in both hands.
Very flat, walk on the river bed. Very tall canyon walls really narrow in. Amazing. Great in November when it is dry, probably not doable in summer when there's a threat of flash flooding.
There are two trailheads, with parking and pit toilets, for this popular trail through the canyon of the usually dry Grand Wash. One trail head is located at the end of Grand Wash Road, a well maintained dirt road, and the other is on Hwy 24. The trail is about 2.5 miles (4 k) each way for a round trip of about 5 miles (8 k). If you have access to two vehicles and wish to shorten the trail and avoid covering terrain already covered, one can stage a vehicle at the trailhead at each end. If this is not an option and you still wish to hike a shorter trail, the best part of the trail is the Narrows which is about 1.3 miles (2.1 k) from the trailhead at the end of Grand Wash Road cutting the hiking nearly in half. This trail is flat and easy as it follows the bottom of the Grand Wash but it can be hot, dry and dusty in the midday and afternoon sun so it is best to get an early start. As previously mentioned, the best part of the hike is the Narrows where the high, nearly vertical canyon walls come very close together. Although the narrows of this hike is a little better, we preferred the similar Capitol Gorge trail as, besides offering narrows, one can see petroglyphs, the pioneer register and take the short spur trail to see the waterpockets known as the Tanks.
The views here are amazing. It is a dirt road but this is the best way to really see the area. It is off the main road that you get the best views.
Great hike for beginners with a flat trail that's mostly shaded if you go during the morning hours. Some really cool photo ops as you hike between massive canyon walls. Be aware of weather conditions before hiking to make sure rain isn't in the area (hence the name)For an added challenge, try the Cassidy Arch Trail near the end. Difficulty is much higher (compared to Grand Wash) but has some great views.Parking may be a bit limited although we were able to find a spot. The other end of the trail was closed which may have contributed.
We found this to be a rather easy hike with very little elevation change. The views in the canyon are interesting and beautiful, however we were slightly disappointed because it was not especially grand. However, it was still worthwhile and I am glad that we did it. The Narrows section was really neat and scenic. Pit toilets are at the beginning and end, or halfway point if you are doing this round trip. It took about two hours to hike and we took our time.
This is one of the most picturesque things I've ever seen. Our kids loved the flat trail, and found so many places to play. Literally rock cliffs on both sides