The Subway
1.1 mi
Distance
151 ft
Elev. Gain
26m
Est. Time
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for The Subway unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
National Park Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,634 ft |
| End | 1.1 mi | 1,681 ft |
Trail Details
- No dogs
- No bikes
- No horses
Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
Permit required
Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.
Zion requires a Wilderness permit for every trip into the Left Fork of North Creek (the Subway), hikers included. Permits are reserved through the park's seasonal lottery on Recreation.gov, with a daily lottery for short-notice trips. The Left Fork is day use only, groups are size-limited, and the bottom-up route needs route finding.
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Springdale, UT · about 8 mi away
- County:
- Washington County, UT
- Jurisdiction:
- Zion National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:435-772-3256
- Address:Zion National Park, 1 Zion Park Blvd., State Route 9 · Springdale, UT · 84767
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Nearby Trails
More trails near The Subway
The Subway (Bottom-Up)
Connector
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The Subway Trail via Wildcat Canyon Trail
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Northgate Peaks via Kolob Terrace
In this park
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The Narrows (Bottom-Up)
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West Rim Trail (Top-Down)
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Lambs Knoll Campground
3.2 mi away · UT
ReservableZion Wright Family Ranch
4.2 mi away · UT
Lava Point Campground
5.2 mi away · UT
The Virgin River Narrows Campsites 1-12 (Backcountry Wilderness Designated Sites)
5.6 mi away · UT
Guacamole Trailhead Camping
6.6 mi away · UT
ReservableCoalpits Ridge (Southwest Desert Wilderness Camping)
6.6 mi away · UT
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