Back from The Subway: better than expected
Mar 12-14, 20264 people1 min read
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Anthony McCarthy
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
3
The alarm went off at 5:10 AM and I was already awake.
5:10 AM start with group of 4. The Left Fork approach with a quick weather check at dawn route felt solid for conditions. Cool morning air helped us move fast before the canyon warmed up.
TLDR: Physical map as backup.
10/10 would recommend.
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
Creek flow was moderate and easy to cross with poles.
Crowds
Packed
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Backup headlamp batteries.
- •Know the bail-out options.
- •Study the route at home.
- •Count your miles.
- •Physical map as backup.
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