The Subway thoughts
Feb 16-18, 20264 people1 min read
M
Molly Fairchild
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
The Subway was my first serious permit and it was amazing.
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.
Already planning the next one.
Quick notes:
- Study the route at home.
- Start earlier than you think.
- Carry a small trash bag.
- Phone battery 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 depth changed by section but never forced a full stop.
Crowds
Crowded
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Study the route at home.
- •Start earlier than you think.
- •Carry a small trash bag.
- •Phone battery backup.
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