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The Subway Trail via Wildcat Canyon Trail route map
Difficulty: DifficultPoint to Point

The Subway Trail via Wildcat Canyon Trail

Springdale, Utah

8.9 mi

Distance

3,366 ft

Elev. Gain

Point to Point

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Trail conditions, closures, and difficulty can change rapidly and may differ from what's shown here. Check the land manager's current alerts before you go, and turn around if conditions exceed your skill or gear. Outdoors is not responsible for injury, loss, or rescue costs from off-trail travel or undisclosed hazards.

If you want to rappel from the mountain, you will need a permit from Zion National Park. The trail takes hikers through a section of the park that is beautiful. The Subway is a strenuous hike with beginner canyoneering aspects. The route involves several rappels, some down-climbing and a few cold swims. The route begins at the Wildcat Canyon Trailhead and ends at the Left Fork Trailhead. The hike involves walking through shallow water.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,422 ft
Max:2,137 ft
1,026 ft
1,603 ft
1,422 ft1,660 ft1,899 ft2,137 ft0.0 mi2.2 mi4.4 mi6.7 mi8.9 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Point to Point
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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Source of truth

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  • Operator:435-772-3256
  • Address:Zion National Park, 1 Zion Park Blvd., State Route 9 · Springdale, UT · 84767
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: May 23, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Utah hunting page

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