Hannegan Pass and Peak — Tuesday, Sep. 9, 2025

I loved this hike for its variety — beautiful forest walks, trickling waterfalls, the river, (mostly) gradual elevation change, mountain meadows, and even a few boggy areas. The views of nearby peaks especially Mt. Ruth are geologically fascinating,

Between the pass and the peak there is a tricky patch of trail with steep and broken stairs, do-able but slow going. Otherwise the trail was in great shape.

Made it to the meadow below the last push to the peak and had lunch. Rumbling thunder in distance and thundercloud approaching caused us to head back down rather than make it the last 1/2 mile to peak.

I was too hasty. I left my silicone sandwich bag, and my improvised trail pillow made from a couple of plastic mail delivery bags. I feel terrible about the litter. If you are going up to the peak and see these white and blue eyesores, please pick them up and trash or reuse as you choose. Thank you.