Hard, 12.3 mi out and back
3,845 ft elevation gain
Hiked 6/29/25
Adding roughly 1600 ft in elevation to the Goat Lake trail as well as crossing a very steep sided scree field with surprisingly good traction, with an epic view from the top. Once on the ridges its wide open, but you'll work to get there. Return the same route or a very long loop using Avion ridge.
Looking towards Newman Peak from the ridge line between it and Avion Ridge. A trail may be seen cutting along the scree to the right to get to the next ridge. It then ascends to the peak and can either loop or return the way you came. I was unaware of the loop and just came back across the scree field.
Looking Northeast from the pass below Newman Peak. Spread Eagle mountain in the distance and Yarrow creek flowing from the lake in the valley.
Photo of me on the pass below Newman Peak. The flat area was incredibly wide along this pass.
