How long does it take to hike the subway in Zions?

between 5 to 9 hours
The complete hike may take anywhere between 5 to 9 hours and is a full day in some beautiful remote scenery. Important Points Before You Continue: A Zion wilderness permit is required for all hikes through the Left Fork/Subway (“bottom up” and “top down”).

How difficult is the subway hike?

This is a very strenuous 9.5-mile through-hike that requires rappelling skills, 60 feet of rope, and extensive route finding experience. The route also requires swimming through several deep pools of very cold debris-filled water. The trail begins at the Wildcat Canyon Trailhead and ends at the Left Fork Trailhead.

How long is the subway hike top down?

Subway Top Down

• Trailhead Location: Begins at the Wildcat Canyon Trailhead, ends at the Left Fork Trailhead.
• Distance (one way): 9.5 miles / 15 km.
• Elevation Change: 2,400 feet / 730 m.
• Estimated Hiking Time: 6-12 hours.
• Important Notes: A Wilderness Permit is required to complete this route.

When can you hike the subway?

The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking and is best used from May until October. Descend into the dark volcanic underworld of the Subway Cave lava tube for a short yet highly memorable hike.

Has anyone died in the Narrows Zion?

On Saturday, an Oregon man fell to his death while hiking in the Deer Creek Narrows at Grand Canyon National Park. Earlier this summer, a 26-year-old woman from Springdale, Utah, died after falling 50 to 80 feet in Mystery Canyon at Zion National Park.

Can you hike the subway at Zion?

The Subway is a classic semi-technical slot canyon hike in Zion National Park. To complete the hike you wade/swim/scramble/climb down the Left Fork of North Creek. The stream is the trail for most of the route.

How long does it take to hike narrows?

roughly 12-14 hours
If you are a fast and strong hiker, the “top down” Narrows hike can be completed in one day. This hike may take roughly 12-14 hours to complete, so be sure to start early and keep a good pace! Bring a headlamp just in case you have to hike the last stretch after dark.

Are there slot canyons in Zion National Park?

Zion Narrows The Narrows in Zion National Park is the one slot canyon to rule them all. In some places the walls rise 1,000 feet above you and the canyon narrows to 20 feet across.

How do you hike the Zion subway?

The Subway is a classic semi-technical slot canyon hike in Zion National Park. To complete the hike you wade/swim/scramble/climb down the Left Fork of North Creek. The stream is the trail for most of the route. Some of the holes are deep enough that you do have to swim, and the water is cold.

Is Angels Landing really that scary?

The truth is that Angels Landing is one of the most dangerous hikes in the country. People do fall off the edge of this very, very tall chunk of rock — there are no guardrails, after all. Some hikers either rush through perilous spots on the trail or try and go around slower hikers, both of which are dangerous.