conditions were perfect on The Subway
Apr 13-15, 20264 people1 min read
J
Jonathan Wright
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
The Subway assessment with conditions analysis.
Timeline:
- 4:45 AM: Started moving
- +1h: Found our pace
- +5h: Turnaround/destination
- Conditions: Cool morning air helped us move fast before the canyon warmed up. Rock steps were stable, with a few muddy pockets by the creek.
Quick scores: overall=5, difficulty=3, views=4
Grateful for this one.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Apr 2026Weather
Cool morning air helped us move fast before the canyon warmed up.
Trail
Rock steps were stable, with a few muddy pockets by the creek.
Water
Creek flow was moderate and easy to cross with poles.
Crowds
Empty
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Sunglasses are not optional.
- •Break in boots at home.
- •Backup headlamp batteries.
- •Bring the rain layer even if clear.
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