The Subway notes - footing was slick in the shaded spots
Feb 5-6, 20262 people1 min read
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Eli Russell
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
Gear notes from The Subway
A few notes from our The Subway day. We went Left Fork approach with a quick weather check at dawn with a group of 2 and started around 6:50 AM.
Weather: Cool morning air helped us move fast before the canyon warmed up. Trail: Footing was solid on the dry benches and a little slick near water lines. Water: Water was running and cold, so we packed extra socks for the exit.
Permit check: had it pulled up before we hit the busy spots.
Overall it was a smooth day.
What I would bring again: Wind shell, Trekking poles, Electrolyte mix
One thing I would not skip: Poles help more than people admit on slick or steep exits.
Scorecard (out of 5): overall 4, difficulty 5, scenery 4, conditions 5.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Cool morning air helped us move fast before the canyon warmed up.
Trail
Footing was solid on the dry benches and a little slick near water lines.
Water
Water was running and cold, so we packed extra socks for the exit.
Crowds
Crowded
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Pack a dry layer even if the forecast looks perfect.
- •Download your map before you lose service.
- •Poles help more than people admit on slick or steep exits.
- •If the trail is muddy, slow down instead of fighting it.
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