Quick beta: The Subway (trail was better than expected)
Feb 3-5, 20262 people1 min read
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Shane Dalrymple
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
4
Gear notes from The Subway
Quick report from The Subway (Zion National Park). We went Out-and-back through Left Fork from Wildcat Canyon side with a 2 people and started around 6:25 AM.
Weather: Wind stayed light - which made the river sections easier to handle. Trail: Rock steps were stable - with a few muddy pockets by the creek. Water: Water was running and cold - so we packed extra socks for the exit.
We kept the permit handy and it saved time when someone asked to see it.
Overall it was a smooth day.
What I would bring again: Extra socks, Sun hoodie
One thing I would not skip: Start earlier than you think if you want space on the first mile.
Ratings: overall 5/5, difficulty 4/5, scenery 4/5, conditions 4/5.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Wind stayed light, which made the river sections easier to handle.
Trail
Rock steps were stable, with a few muddy pockets by the creek.
Water
Water was running and cold, so we packed extra socks for the exit.
Crowds
Moderate
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Have a turnaround time before you get committed to the hardest section.
- •Start earlier than you think if you want space on the first mile.
- •Poles help more than people admit on slick or steep exits.
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