THE SUBWAY TOP-DOWN ROUTE
Route Information Photos 1 2 3 4 5 6
| This sign marks the spot where the Subway route leaves the family-friendly Northgate Peaks Trail. BUY PHOTO |
| A wonderful sunrise as we make our way into Russell Gulch. East Northgate Peak glows in the distance. |
| Passing through a lovely little forested area... |
| Our hiking route will take us over the top of the slickrock saddle in the distance (not into the valley to the right which is the Russell Gulch watercourse). BUY PHOTO |
| Cairns and markers occasionally show the way, but good navigational skills are required. We want to make our way to the top of the high slickrock pass in the distance. BUY PHOTO |
| Standing on top of the high slickrock pass, we now get a good view of the White Cliffs on the south side. BUY PHOTO |
| An impressive view looking down the Left Fork of North Creek! We will be down in there soon enough. BUY PHOTO |
| The final steep eroded descent into the bottom of Russell Gulch. |
Continue to Photos PAGE 2!
