48Miles
3–5Days
8,500 ftGain
ThruType
Permits
System
Recreation.gov wilderness permit lotteryZion wilderness permit: $15 + $5/person on Recreation.gov. Never hike narrow slot canyons with upstream rain in the forecast — flash floods are fatal.Apply or read more
Cost
$15 + $5/person
Bear storage
Not required
Season
Best
October – November and March – April
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On trail
Water
Virgin River and springs throughout. Filter all.
Resupply
No mid-route resupply. Carry 3–5 days of food from Zion Canyon.
Notes
One of the most visually dramatic routes in the Southwest — slot canyons, mesa tops, and narrows. The Subway section requires technical rope skills. Check flash flood forecasts religiously.
Elevation
3,600 ftHigh 8,700 ft
Resupply towns
Zion Canyon Village (post-trip only)
Recommended gear