The Subway report: not what we expected
Feb 21-22, 20265 people1 min read
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Kira Solano
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4.0
Difficulty
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Scenery
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Trail Conditions
3
Conditions played out exactly as forecast on The Subway.
We went Left Fork trailhead to the lower Subway section starting at 4:45 AM. Cool morning air helped us move fast before the canyon warmed up. Rock steps were stable, w/ a few muddy pockets by the creek.
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Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Cool morning air helped us move fast before the canyon warmed up.
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
Moderate
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Tape hot spots before they blister.
- •Bring the rain layer even if clear.
- •Extra socks change everything.
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