Back from The Subway: my two cents
Feb 16-17, 20264 people1 min read
S
Seyi Balogun
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
5
The Subway prep notes:
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. Route finding was straightforward if we stayed on cairns and creek turns.
Key considerations: Turnaround time is not negotiable.
TLDR: Turnaround time is not negotiable.
Take what is useful.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Wind stayed light, which made the river sections easier to handle.
Trail
Route finding was straightforward if we stayed on cairns and creek turns.
Water
Water was running and cold, so we packed extra socks for the exit.
Crowds
Light
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Turnaround time is not negotiable.
- •Tape hot spots before they blister.
- •Sunglasses are not optional.
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