some challenges on The Subway
Feb 17-18, 20261 person1 min read
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Rina Nakamura
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
3
Four-legged companion on The Subway.
We went Out-and-back through Left Fork from Wildcat Canyon side starting at 4:45 AM. Wind stayed light, which made the river sections easier to handle. Route finding was straightforward if we stayed on cairns and creek turns.
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Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Wind stayed light, which made the river sections easier to handle.
Trail
Route finding was straightforward if we stayed on cairns and creek turns.
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
- •Test new gear before the trip.
- •Phone battery backup.
- •Count your miles.
- •Extra socks change everything.
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