Zion National Park hiking guide
The Subway Bottom-Up Approach
A 7.3-mile loop with 1,690 ft of climbing in Zion Wilderness, rated moderate.
Key facts
- Length
- 7.3 mi (11.8 km)
- Elevation gain
- 1,690 ft (514 m)
- Route type
- Loop
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Area
- Zion Wilderness
- Highest point
- 5,441 ft
- Lowest point
- 4,665 ft
- Access
- Permit required
About The Subway Bottom-Up Approach
This hike follows the Left Fork of North Creek, featuring numerous river crossings and stunning natural formations. The trail culminates at the Subway, a unique tunnel-like section carved into the sandstone. The journey requires navigating through rugged terrain and offers breathtaking views of the canyon's emerald pools and waterfalls.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
