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The Subway was worth it

Mar 19-19, 20264 people1 min read
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Winslow Markham

1 reports

5.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
The Subway w/ all the comforts. We went Out-and-back through Left Fork from Wildcat Canyon side 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. Trust your prep. Tips - Know the signs of altitude. - Know where water is. - Turnaround time is not negotiable. - Check weather the morning of.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Mar 2026

Weather

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 depth changed by section but never forced a full stop.

Crowds

Crowded

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Know the signs of altitude.
  • Know where water is.
  • Turnaround time is not negotiable.
  • Check weather the morning of.
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