The Subway: permit check was quick
Feb 11-13, 20262 people1 min read
J
Jamal Harrington
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
The Subway. 3-day.
Start: 6:00 AM. 2 people.
Route: Left Fork trailhead to the lower Subway section.
Weather: Cloud cover held until late morning and kept the slickrock from baking.
Trail: Rock steps were stable, with a few muddy pockets by the creek.
Water: Water depth changed by section but never forced a full stop.
Crowds: crowded
Gear: Headlamp with fresh batteries, Neoprene socks, Extra socks, Work gloves
TLDR: Keep snacks accessible so breaks stay short and clean.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Cloud cover held until late morning and kept the slickrock from baking.
Trail
Rock steps were stable, with a few muddy pockets by the creek.
Water
Water depth changed by section but never forced a full stop.
Crowds
Crowded
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Keep snacks accessible so breaks stay short and clean.
- •Pack a dry layer even if the forecast looks perfect.
- •Download your map before you lose service.
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