How long is The Subway (Zion)?

9 miles, out & back, with about 1,100 feet of elevation gain — roughly 3 hr 33 min at a steady pace.

How hard is The Subway (Zion)?

It's rated Expert. a sculpted slot canyon; permit (bottom-up)

Where is The Subway (Zion)?

The Subway (Zion) is in Utah. a sculpted slot canyon; permit (bottom-up)

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The Subway (Zion)

Utah

Distance9 mi

Est. time~3 hr 33 min

Elevation gain↗ 1,100 ft

RouteOut & back

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The Subway (Zion) is a expert 9-mile out & back hike in Utah with about 1,100 ft of elevation gain. a sculpted slot canyon; permit (bottom-up).

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