River and gorge walks in 4K: Zion, Verdon, Vintgar & more
Paths beside clear rivers and through narrow canyons, with the sound of water all the way.
9 walks · 9h 24m in total · 6 countries
The Narrows: Virtual Hike in Zion National Park
Video by 4K Relaxation Channel · Mar 2018 · All rights belong to the creator
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Zion National Park, United States · 35 min: more from United States →
Rivers make natural walking routes. The path follows the water downhill, there is always something to look at, and the sound of a river is one of the most calming sounds there is. These walks follow rivers through forests, alpine valleys and narrow gorges, including one where the trail is the river itself.
Canyons of the American West
In Zion National Park, Utah, the Narrows is a hike up the Virgin River where the canyon becomes so narrow that walking in the water is the only way forward, between red sandstone walls hundreds of meters high. Further north, Lava Canyon near Mount St. Helens follows a river through rock shaped by the volcano, and the Baker River Trail in Washington's North Cascades runs beside milky glacial water under huge old trees.
Europe's gorges and valleys
The Gorges du Verdon in Provence is one of the deepest river canyons in Europe, famous for the turquoise colour of its water. In Slovenia, Vintgar Gorge near Bled is explored on wooden walkways fixed to the rock just above the rapids of the Radovna River. In Switzerland's Lauterbrunnen valley, a gentle path follows the Weisse Lütschine below cliffs streaked with waterfalls, and in Scotland, quiet riverside walks lead through farmland and woods.
Japan's clear rivers
Japan's rivers are known for their clarity. In Kochi prefecture on Shikoku, Nakatsu Gorge is part of the Niyodo River system, whose water is so blue that locals gave it its own name. Other gorges in the mountains of central Japan hide paths between granite boulders and clear pools. Pick a river below and follow it downstream.
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