15 or so years ago as a Boy Scout I hiked the Subway. I would like to hike it again this year. I don't recall needing any climbing gear. It seems from the descriptions I have read here that a rope may be necessary? I recall a couple of short down climbs but nothing that required a rope(normal route, not the early entry to Russel Gulch). Am I remembering this hike incorrectly?
I have no aversion to taking a rope as a safety measure.
thanks.
