The Subway (day): not what we expected
Mar 26-26, 20261 person1 min read
R
Ryan Barrett
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
Thru-hiker perspective on The Subway.
We went Left Fork approach with a quick weather check at dawn starting at 5:10 AM. Wind stayed light, which made the river sections easier to handle. Rock steps were stable, with a few muddy pockets by the creek.
Preparation is everything...
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Wind stayed light, which made the river sections easier to handle.
Trail
Rock steps were stable, with a few muddy pockets by the creek.
Water
Water depth changed by section but never forced a full stop.
Crowds
Light
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Keep music in your ears only.
- •Know the signs of altitude.
- •Know where water is.
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