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Back from The Subway: early start paid off

Apr 11-13, 20263 people1 min read
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Sibusiso Zulu

1 reports

4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
4
Quantified: The Subway breakdown. - Route: Left Fork trailhead to the lower Subway section - Weather: Cool morning air helped us move fast before the canyon warmed up. - Trail: Footing was solid on the dry benches and a little slick near water lines. - Water: Water was running and cold, so we packed extra socks for the exit. - Crowds: empty TLDR: Study the route at home. Check conditions before you go.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Apr 2026

Weather

Cool morning air helped us move fast before the canyon warmed up.

Trail

Footing was solid on the dry benches and a little slick near water lines.

Water

Water was running and cold, so we packed extra socks for the exit.

Crowds

Empty

💡Tips from the Trip

💡

General

  • Trust the cairns.
  • Keep music in your ears only.
  • Study the route at home.
  • Phone battery backup.
  • Be friendly at the trailhead.
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