All watercraft use in the park requires a wilderness permit. These permits are free and can be obtained at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center the day before or the day of your trip. To find out when the Wilderness Desk is open, read about our operating hours. Kayak trips through The Narrows should only be attempted by expert paddlers who are prepared to survive without assistance for multiple days. You should possess the skills to paddle class V Whitewater. At some flows, the rapids may qualify for an easier classification. Permits for kayaking through The Narrows will not be issued on the day of the trip and must be obtained the day before. An early start to this trip is needed. Inner tubes are not permitted at any time on any watercourse within the park.
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