Did The Subway last week
Apr 5-5, 20264 people1 min read
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Vivian Chen
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
Okay so The Subway was really something.
We went Left Fork approach with a quick weather check at dawn starting at 6:25 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.
Days like this are why I hike.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Apr 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
- •Bring one extra liter.
- •Poles help more than you think.
- •Start earlier than you think.
- •Slow down on muddy sections.
- •Tell someone your plan.
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