The Subway (day): a few surprises
Feb 14-14, 20265 people1 min read
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Matthew O’Rourke
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
5
The Subway at dusk hits different.
We went Out-and-back through Left Fork from Wildcat Canyon side starting at 5:35 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.
Golden hour delivered.
Quick scores: overall=4, difficulty=3, views=5
Preparation is everything.
Quick notes:
- Count your miles.
- Know the bail-out options.
- Physical map as backup.
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
Water was running and cold, so we packed extra socks for the exit.
Crowds
Crowded
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Count your miles.
- •Know the bail-out options.
- •Physical map as backup.
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