Zion National Park - Red Cave

Red Cave Slot Canyon


Red Cave is a magnificent,impossibly narrow slot canyon canyon with curved, twisted tunnels. Canyoneers are tempted to venture into the slots, but Red Cave is a place that most can go. There is no need for ropes, but at least one in the group must be a good climber. A 4WD makes the trip much nicer, but it can be done as a long day hike if you don't have one. Upper Red Canyon is a canyoneers dream and Lower Red Canyon can usually be done by most hikers. Be careful however, the sand fills and empties making Red Cave either easy or very difficult to navigate. Never enter Red Cave without having a good climber with you.

Red Cave

Zion National Park - The Subway

The Subway



The Subway is a well known spot for photographer and beginning canyoneers. Its a pretty slot canyon that is easy to navigate, but it does require swimming through some cold pools. The pools in the summer are done without a wetsuit and that makes the hike all that more popular. The potholes and the lighting are what make The Subway something special. Water runs through The Subway splashing through the pot holes, algae grows giving a green hue to the water polished rocks below.

There is one drawback to The Subway and that's the steep, uphill hike to get out!

The Subway