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The Subway Permit

worth every step on The Subway

Apr 3-4, 20263 people1 min read
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Luke Payne

1 reports

5.0
Difficulty
4
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
Out the door at 6:50 AM the Subway sunrise session. We went Left Fork approach w/ a quick weather check at dawn starting at 6:50 AM. Cool morning air helped us move fast before the canyon warmed up. Footing was solid on the dry benches and a little slick near water lines. Light was best in the first two hrs. Quick scores: overall=5, difficulty=4, views=4 Trust your prep.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Apr 2026

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 depth changed by section but never forced a full stop.

Crowds

Packed

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Wave at other hikers.
  • Have a turnaround time.
  • Download your map before you lose service.
  • Do not trust parking to work out.
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