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The Subway report: my two cents

Feb 16-18, 20263 people1 min read
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Scott Barrett

1 reports

4.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
5
The subway fkt attempt? Not quite, but moved well. We went left fork approach with a quick weather check at dawn starting at 6:50 am. Cloud cover held until late morning and kept the slickrock from baking. Rock steps were stable, with a few muddy pockets by the creek. The boring prep stuff matters...

Conditions at Time of Trip

Feb 2026

Weather

Cloud cover held until late morning and kept the slickrock from baking.

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

Moderate

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Bring the rain layer even if clear.
  • Trust the cairns.
  • Mark key waypoints.
  • Backup headlamp batteries.
  • Tape hot spots before they blister.
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