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Back from The Subway: a few surprises

Feb 7-7, 20264 people1 min read
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Vivek Sharma

1 reports

4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
5
2026-02-07. The Subway. day. - Route: Left Fork approach with a quick weather check at dawn - 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 was running and cold, so we packed extra socks for the exit. - Crowds: crowded Quick scores: overall=4, difficulty=5, views=5 Preparation is everything.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Feb 2026

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

Crowds

Crowded

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Take photos of the permit.
  • Carry a small trash bag.
  • Download your map before you lose service.
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