6.4 km away
The Subway (Bottom-Up)
Hike and scramble into a hidden section of slot canyon made famous by photographers.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 493 m
- Descent
- 493 m
The Subway Top-Down
Hurricane
Zion National Park
Canyoneering Route For the Subway
Hiking Severe
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 504 m
- Descent
- 1.1 km
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.4 km
- High Point
- 2.1 km
- Gradient
- 11˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between April and September. From a low point of 1.4 km to the maximum altitude of 2.1 km, the route covers 16 km, 504 vertical metres of ascent and 1082 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Canyoneering Route For the Subway
Difficulty
Severe
Hiking challenging trails where simple scrambling, with the occasional use of the hands, is a distinct possibility. The trails are often filled with all manner of obstacles both small and large, and the hills are very steep. Obstacles and challenges are often unexpected and can be unpredictable.
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Picturesque
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