The Subway (day): gear choices worked
Mar 26-26, 20265 people1 min read
D
Darnell Langford
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
4
Cultural notes from The Subway.
We went Left Fork trailhead to the lower Subway section starting at 4:45 AM. Cloud cover held until late morning and kept the slickrock from baking route finding was straightforward if we stayed on cairns and creek turns.
The kind of day that resets perspective.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Cloud cover held until late morning and kept the slickrock from baking.
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
Moderate
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Know the bail-out options.
- •Have a turnaround time.
- •Study the route at home.
- •Keep snacks accessible.
- •Bring one extra liter.
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