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some notes on The Subway

Feb 15-17, 20263 people1 min read
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Sumin Kang

1 reports

5.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
5
There are moments when the trail gives you exactly what you need. We took Left Fork trailhead to the lower Subway section with group of 3. Started around 5:10 AM when cool morning air helped us move fast before the canyon warmed up. The trail footing was solid on the dry benches and a little slick near water lines. Creek flow was moderate and easy to cross with poles. Quick scores: overall=5, difficulty=4, views=5 The trail rewards the patient. Quick notes: - Trust the cairns. - Check weather the morning of. - Know the bail-out options.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Feb 2026

Weather

Cool morning air helped us move fast before the canyon warmed up.

Trail

Footing was solid on the dry benches and a little slick near water lines.

Water

Creek flow was moderate and easy to cross with poles.

Crowds

Crowded

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Trust the cairns.
  • Check weather the morning of.
  • Know the bail-out options.
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