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Back from The Subway: a few surprises

Feb 12-12, 20263 people1 min read
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Keira Walsh

1 reports

5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
Quick The Subway turnaround. We went Left Fork trailhead to the lower Subway section starting at 5:10 AM. Cool morning air helped us move fast before the canyon warmed up. Route finding was straightforward if we stayed on cairns and creek turns. Do your homework first.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Feb 2026

Weather

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

Trail

Route finding was straightforward if we stayed on cairns and creek turns.

Water

Creek flow was moderate and easy to cross with poles.

Crowds

Packed

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Physical map as backup.
  • Test new gear before the trip.
  • Tape hot spots before they blister.
  • Count your miles.
  • Mark key waypoints.
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