Iron Peak, Beverly Turnpike, Ingalls Creek & Longs Pass — Sunday, Sep. 3, 2023

12.5 mile and 4000’ loop trip. Started well before sunrise up the Iron Peak trail. Good idea since it would be hot once the sun is shining. This trail is in great condition with only a few logs to step over. No doubt the horsemen keep it clear. Great views at Eldorado Pass. Saw a mountain goat up on the rocks. Quick downhill and up again to get to Turnpike pass. There is not a view here as it is in the trees. Started the decent to Ingalls creek. A trail runner passed me on this stretch. I was surprised to see water at the headwater of turnpike creek. But when I crossed the creek bed lower down it was dry. No bridge over Ingalls creek but it was easy to cross at this time of year. Hiked up the Ingalls creek trail to cross the creek again to climb out longs pass. There were a few campers who had summits Mt Stuart!  The climb up to Longs Pass was not as much elevation as the previous climbs but it did get steep and rocky. The last 200’ were especially steep and rocky. But definitely doable. The views from the pass were amazing. Spend some time here before heading back. Lots of down back to the car. I walked the horse trail back to the car park at the Iron Peak trailhead. A great hike!