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.
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Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
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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