The turn-around point for a bottom-up hike of The Narrows is up to the individual/group, but for many hikers a natural destination is Orderville Canyon, a side canyon just over 2.5 miles up the Narrows. Orderville is considerably narrower than The Narrows, and can stand alone as an adventure in itself. It is however a technical trip and requires canyoneering gear. Those wishing to get a small sampling can venture in approximately 0.25 mile to a small waterfall, but are advised not to continue on past that point without appropriate gear.

The fall is a great time to visit Zion National Park and The Narrows as it brings cooler temperatures to the Southwest as well as some additional color to the canyon floor via changing leaves. It also brings cooler temperatures to the Virgin River, though. On this trip, water temperatures were in the mid-50s (F), and while cold, were found to be tolerable by all 3 members of this adventure team for several hours with no additional wet gear.

Waypoints of interest:
Riverside trail termination at Virgin River: 37.29717, -112,98406
Mouth of Orderville Canyon: 37.30783, -112.94682
Orderville Waterfall Turnaround: 37.30692, -112.94537