The Subway notes: some challenges
Mar 23-23, 20265 people1 min read
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Harry Gibson
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
Local perspective on The Subway.
We went Left Fork trailhead to the lower Subway section starting at 6:00 AM. Wind stayed light, which made the river sections easier to handle. Rock steps were stable, with a few muddy pockets by the creek.
The kind of day that resets perspective.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Wind stayed light, which made the river sections easier to handle.
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
Moderate
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Mark key waypoints.
- •Take photos of the permit.
- •Poles help more than you think.
- •Keep snacks accessible.
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