The Subway permit day: early start paid off
Feb 4-5, 20265 people1 min read
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Diego Castañeda
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
Logistics for The Subway
We started around 5:10 AM and the early start made the whole day easier.
Route we took: Out-and-back through Left Fork from Wildcat Canyon side.
Permit check: had it pulled up before we hit the busy spots.
Conditions were straightforward: Cloud cover held until late morning and kept the slickrock from baking. Footing was solid on the dry benches and a little slick near water lines. Water depth changed by section but never forced a full stop.
We were moving well and the views kept getting better.
If you want less stress: Download your map before you lose service.
Ratings (1-5): overall 4, difficulty 5, scenery 4, conditions 3.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Cloud cover held until late morning and kept the slickrock from baking.
Trail
Footing was solid on the dry benches and a little slick near water lines.
Water
Water depth changed by section but never forced a full stop.
Crowds
Crowded
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Poles help more than people admit on slick or steep exits.
- •Carry a small trash bag. You will find micro-trash.
- •Start earlier than you think if you want space on the first mile.
- •Download your map before you lose service.
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