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Class:
  4A IV before bolts, now 3A IV
Ethic:
  Sport. Originally descended with one Sport station at the entry but Clean the remainder of the way.
USGS 7.5" Quadrangle:
  Temple of Sinawava, UT
Rappels:
  8-10
Max. Rappel Length:
 

300' (can be staged as 80' / 200' with a hanging bolt station - plan ahead!))

Distance:
  8 miles out the Narrows, 5.9 out Wild Wind Hollow
Typical Time:
  6-8 hours for Wild Wind Loop,8-10 hours to go out the Narrows.
Fastest Time:
  6 hours
Preferred Season:
  Spring through Fall
Shuttle:
  Leave a car at the ZNP Visitor Center if possible; otherwise you'll have to park at the loop trailhead and hike up Orderville, out Wild Wind Hollow, and along the road to return to your vehicle.
Permitted:
  Yes if going down Orderville; No if exiting Wild Wind Hollow
Drinking Water:
  Treatable water once you reach Orderville
Additional Gear:
  Perhaps a wetsuit if exiting Orderville in a cold season.
Driving Directions:
  You are best off buying Tom Jones' Zion Canyoneering Guidebook, or at least using his driving directions, provided here.
Links:
  Todd's Hiking Guide
Tom's Utah Canyoneering Guide
Map:
  { download }
Comments:
  A great way to enter Orderville and see the narrows. Experienced canyoneers can challenge themselves by doing this canyon without the bolts; it's not terribly difficult and is awfully fun. The exit out Wild Wind requires some route finding and isn't terribly scenic, but is a good option if you've only got one vehicle.
GPS Park:
(NAD83/WGS84 Datum)
  37°17'39"N, 112°53'33"W
GPS Trailhead:
  n/a
GPS Canyon Head:
  37°18'19"N, 112°53'29"W
GPS Canyon Mouth:
  37°18'52"N, 112°54'21"W
GPS Shuttle:
  37°18'56"N, 112°51'11"W Wild Wind Hollow
37°12'02"N, 112°59'11"W ZNP VC
 
 
 
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