The Subway (day): pushed our limits
Feb 7-7, 20264 people1 min read
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Linnea Moen
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
4
Area knowledge dump for The Subway.
We went Left Fork trailhead to the lower Subway section starting at 5:35 AM. Cool morning air helped us move fast before the canyon warmed up. Rock steps were stable, with a few muddy pockets by the creek.
The boring prep stuff matters.
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
- •Download your map before you lose service.
- •Take photos of the permit.
- •Pack a dry layer.
- •Bring one extra liter.
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