Back from The Subway: mixed conditions
Feb 5-7, 20264 people1 min read
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Chiara Bianchi
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
4
Kit breakdown from The Subway:
We went Out-and-back through Left Fork from Wildcat Canyon side starting at 6:50 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.
Gear that worked: Rain jacket, Offline maps, Filter.
A dry bag and warm layer were worth carrying even on a short day.
Overall 4/5. Difficulty 4/5. Scenery 5/5.
Preparation is everything.
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
Light
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Check weather the morning of.
- •Turnaround time is not negotiable.
- •Know the signs of altitude.
- •Do not trust parking to work out.
- •Know where water is.
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