Das Boot

Das Boot

Zion National Park—West Side—Wildcat Trailhead (permit required)
What to Expect
3B III ACA Canyon Rating
  • This route requires standard technical gear.
  • You can usually expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
  • Competent and smaller groups (4±) typically complete the route in 5–8 hours
Other Details
Skill Level:
Competent groups
Seasons:
Spring, Summer, Fall
Rappels:
2+ to 66 ft
Additional Gear:
Wetsuits required anytime, pothole escape gear if doing the full route
Water:
Long swims
Flash Flood Risk:
High
Expected Time:
Long route alone is 5–7 hours; Short route adds one hour to The Subway
Notes:
  • An alternate entrance to The Subway or standalone canyon

  • Two permits will be required if continuing into The Subway (one each)
  • If you’ve already done The Subway, do the Long Route and it won’t require a shuttle.
Nearby Routes:
Russell Gulch, The Subway

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