This was an accidental 14 mile hike. What started as just the Iron Goat/Martin Creek trail became an expedition. Most other trip reports include the pertinent details, but here's a few things that don't always get included:
Stop at the toilet. It's not smelly or gross. And on a clear day, it's worth it.
The connection from Windy Point to continue to Wellington is not well marked (if at all). While you continue past the point signage, then the trail may appear to peter out against the huge cement wall. The wall footings are the trail. If you have issues with heights... don't look as the drop off is very close in some places.
Read the signs. Maybe i'm soft because my grandmother grew up on a train, but the story of these people, their craft in building all of this by hand, and the process of mother nature taking it back... is really amazing. Honor their work.
It's a great hike for folks and dogs. The lower trail is ADA and a nice way to warm up. The trail to Wellington, and the upper trail have some fun footing and great views. This is a great trail for budding photographers of all type, but especially those who like to play with light and shadow.
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