The Subway notes: standard trip
Feb 19-20, 20261 person1 min read
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Kateryna Bondar
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
Microclimate notes from The Subway.
We went Left Fork trailhead to the lower Subway section starting at 4:45 AM. Wind stayed light, which made the river sections easier to handle. Footing was solid on the dry benches and a little slick near water lines.
Worth every bit of effort...
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Wind stayed light, which made the river sections easier to handle.
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
Packed
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Physical map as backup.
- •Be friendly at the trailhead.
- •Know the bail-out options.
- •Study the route at home.
- •Trust the cairns.
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