The Subway (day): the basics
Apr 8-8, 20262 people1 min read
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Zosia Orton
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
3
Family-friendly notes on The Subway.
We went Left Fork approach with a quick weather check at dawn starting at 5:10 AM. Wind stayed light, which made the river sections easier to handle. Route finding was straightforward if we stayed on cairns and creek turns.
Overall 5/5. Difficulty 4/5. Scenery 5/5.
The boring prep stuff matters.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Apr 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
Creek flow was moderate and easy to cross with poles.
Crowds
Packed
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Take photos of the permit.
- •Study the route at home.
- •Do not trust parking to work out.
- •Pack a dry layer.
- •Slow down on muddy sections.
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