ST. GEORGE — Zion National Park officials announced via Twitter Tuesday afternoon that the park is no longer issuing permits for the Narrows top-down hike.
The halt in permitting is due to a part of the trail, which crosses into private property, being closed off to the public by the property owner, according to the park’s Twitter post.
“Effective immediately, Zion National Park has stopped issuing Wilderness permits to hike the Zion Narrows top-down,” the post states. “This includes the 16-mile day hike and all overnight use. The route crosses private land and the landowner has revoked permission for public access. ‘Private Property, No Trespassing’ signs have recently been posted.”
While the day hike from the Temple of Sinawava is open at Big Spring, upstream travel beyond that point is prohibited, the post continues.
“Zion National Park is working with the landowner to resolve access issues,” park officials posted.
Effective immediately, Zion National Park has stopped issuing Wilderness permits to hike the Zion Narrows top-down. This includes the 16-mile day hike and all overnight use. The route crosses private land and the landowner has revoked permission for public access….
— Zion National Park (@ZionNPS) September 25, 2018
…“Private Property, No Trespassing” signs have recently been posted. Day hiking from the Temple of Sinawava is open to Big Spring. Upstream travel beyond Big Spring is prohibited. Zion National Park is working with the landowner to resolve access issues.
— Zion National Park (@ZionNPS) September 25, 2018
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This should be a fun one.
No problem. Just somebody trying to make a fast buck. Buisness as usual
Probably some landowner trying to prevent a prescriptive easement across his property.
I would do the same.
I was thinking that people using the land are trashing it. Could be wrong……