In fact, the cool waters of the river are a great reason to do this hike during the hottest months of summer. The hike winds its way through towering cliffs on both sides. The walls of stone widen and narrow from bend to bend, at times nearly closing in upon the river. Wading is often necessary and swimming through deep sections also provides for fun obstacles. It is imperative that hikers check in at the ranger station prior to embarking on the hike.
Flash flooding is a real danger.
Because the narrows are a natural drainage for a large geographic area, rain that falls far away and out of site may come raging down the narrow canyons in a deadly wall of water.