Door to trailhead... minimum 4.5 hours, probably closer to 5 depending on how you do it. It's at least 2.5-2.75 hours from Las Vegas to Zion National Park (maybe more if you stop to eat/gas). Add to that the time you need... More
Door to trailhead... minimum 4.5 hours, probably closer to 5 depending on how you do it. It's at least 2.5-2.75 hours from Las Vegas to Zion National Park (maybe more if you stop to eat/gas). Add to that the time you need to get into the park/pay admission, park your vehicle, rent gear at the outfitter out front, and catch the 45 minute shuttle up to the Temple of Sinawava, plus a 30 minute walk along the river to the actual entrance to the narrows.
It's doable as a day trip... I've done it myself, and it's a phenomenal hike but make sure you leave Vegas EARLY (i.e. 3:30-4AM) and remember that you're losing an hour going from Nevada into Utah. I recommend getting to St. George (Utah) around 6AM... grabbing breakfast at the Black Bear Diner... and then making your way to the park.
