The Subway notes: some notes
Feb 23-23, 20261 person1 min read
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Adam McLaren
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
5
The Subway was my first serious permit and it was amazing.
We went Left Fork approach with a quick weather check at dawn starting at 6:00 AM. Wind stayed light, which made the river sections easier to handle. Rock steps were stable, with a few muddy pockets by the creek.
That is the summary.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 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
Packed
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Poles help more than you think.
- •Check weather the morning of.
- •Do not trust parking to work out.
- •Slow down on muddy sections.
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