Mystery Canyon Falls

Temple of Sinawava (Zion Canyon shuttle stop 9), paved Riverside Walk to its end, then upstream in the Virgin River (bottom-up Narrows route) to Mystery Falls at the mouth of Mystery Canyon

A Narrows trip guide gives Temple of Sinawava to the end of the Riverside Walk as 1.0 mile and the end of the Riverside Walk to Mystery Falls as 0.25 mile. Zion Guru describes the trip from the end of the Riverside Walk to Mystery Falls and back as 1/2 mile. The National Park Service gives the Riverside Walk as 1 mile.

Paved, level Riverside Walk, then wading in the Virgin River over slippery, uneven stones. Flash flood hazard in the river section.

Where to start

The walk starts at the Temple of Sinawava, shuttle stop 9 at the end of the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. Check the park's shuttle and parking information for how to reach it.

Timing & water

Year-round when the river is open. Afternoon thunderstorms are possible all year and can cause flash floods. The Narrows can be closed for high water.

Before you go

National park entrance pass required; the standard pass is 20 to 35 dollars. No permit is required for the bottom-up Narrows hike from the Temple of Sinawava.