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The Subway report: better than expected

Apr 18-18, 20263 people1 min read
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Chris Patterson

1 reports

5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
Local perspective on The Subway. We went Left Fork approach with a quick weather check at dawn starting at 4:45 AM. Wind stayed light, which made the river sections easier to handle. Rock steps were stable, with a few muddy pockets by the creek. Quick scores: overall=5, difficulty=5, views=4 Grateful for this one.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Apr 2026

Weather

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

Empty

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Break in boots at home.
  • Backup headlamp batteries.
  • Poles help more than you think.
  • Keep snacks accessible.
  • Gaiters for scree.
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