The Subway (day): some challenges
Mar 24-24, 20261 person1 min read
R
Radhika Iyer
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
Did the subway alone this time.
We went left fork trailhead to the lower subway section starting at 4:45 am cool morning air helped us move fast before the canyon warmed up. Route finding was straightforward if we stayed on cairns and creek turns.
Your mileage may vary.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Cool morning air helped us move fast before the canyon warmed up.
Trail
Route finding was straightforward if we stayed on cairns and creek turns.
Water
Water depth changed by section but never forced a full stop.
Crowds
Light
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Move over for faster hikers.
- •Physical map as backup.
- •Mark key waypoints.
- •Keep music in your ears only.
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