The Subway: worth the hype?
Feb 17-17, 20266 people1 min read
Q
Quinn Hawkes
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
Some guidance for anyone planning The Subway.
We went Out-and-back through Left Fork from Wildcat Canyon side starting at 6:00 AM. Cool morning air helped us move fast before the canyon warmed up. Route finding was straightforward if we stayed on cairns and creek turns.
Key considerations: Move over for faster hikers.
Quick scores: overall=5, difficulty=3, views=4
TLDR: Move over for faster hikers.
Worth every bit of effort.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Cool morning air helped us move fast before the canyon warmed up.
Trail
Route finding was straightforward if we stayed on cairns and creek turns.
Water
Water depth changed by section but never forced a full stop.
Crowds
Packed
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Count your miles.
- •Move over for faster hikers.
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