lake ingalls wta

The left fork is the more distinct trail, providing a meandering route around and down the pass towards the lake. There are few places as lovely as this. The fire is out. Subscribe to our free email newsletter for hiking events, news, gear reviews and more. There some kind soul (or souls) placed carins to mark the way through the boulders. Orange trees do not grow in our wilderness. The trail to this treasure is filled with delights, both for the summer adventurer as well as for those hikers who appreciate fall colors. Larches in the snow on the Ingalls Lake trail. The entire trail is covered in snow. Share. It is a beautiful trail and well worth the trip. This is a serious grade A hike on a beautiful day. WASHINGTON IS NOT FLORIDA. This is my first trip to Lake Ingalls as I figured that most of the snow on the trail should be melted by our warm weather in the last month. Washington Trails Association is 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The Lake is quite photogenic although the bright sun between the clouds coming from the East in early morning made the lighting tricky when shooting from the West side toward Mt Stuart. 5.9 miles past this fork, where the road becomes unpaved, take the right fork to Forest Road 9737. Indeed, it's quite windy around some of the chutes. Snoqualmie Region. The road to this hike is just fine. Did use poles. From eastbound I-90, take Exit 85. Our tax identification number is EIN 91-0900134. Length 8.8 miElevation gain 2893 ftRoute type Out & back Go Hiking Trip Reports Lake Ingalls. Road Road suitable for all vehicles. Trip Report By. Lake Ingalls is beautifully situated under Ingalls Peak with views of nearby Mt Stuart to the East. Washington Trails Association Ended up in the Teanaway River area truckin' down Road 9737. Beginning in a forested valley decorated with a host of wildflowers and underbrush, the trail meets a junction in about 0.4 of mile, marked Ingalls Way. Camping is prohibited at the lake. As the trail nears the pass, it takes long switchbacks that flirt with rocky meadows and even better views on its way into the alpine. Print. Lake Ingalls . Constant views of the Esmeralda Peaks and Fortune Pass keep hikers enticed for more. We camped up at Ingalls Saturday night. Trail Conditions Trail in good condition. 705 2nd Ave, Suite 300 To the kind gentlemen who watched us set up in the wind on Saturday afternoon, the stars were indeed epic! Once at the pass, the snow got deeper but the trail was easy to follow. For us, that was unusual. It is a stunning blue lake, set high in a basin beneath rocky peaks, showcasing striking Mount Stuart as its backdrop. Lake Ingalls . Canine friends are allowed on the trail to Esmeralda Basin, which shares the first 0.4 miles with the trail to Lake Ingalls. Hikerbabe50 WTA Member 25 Hiked Nov 23, 2019. It is a stunning blue lake, set high in a basin beneath rocky peaks, showcasing striking Mount Stuart as its backdrop. Type of Hike Day hike. Follow a boot path around the far side of the lake for a different, beautiful perspective.WTA Pro Tip: Be prepared on summer weekends to share this wilderness wonder with other outdoor enthusiasts. Snoqualmie Region. Trail Conditions Trail in good condition. Seattle, WA 98104. There is another sign around 2 miles in that divides into the trail for Long's Pass (right) and Lake Ingalls (straight). At about three miles, reach Ingalls Pass, where the views become vast, with Mount Stuart and the Ingalls Peaks in close proximity. The larches are in full color, but needles are starting to fall. Adventure awaits among the ridges, meadows, and stone gardens to Lake Ingalls. Snoqualmie Region. stephbo WTA Member. At approximately 1.4 miles, another trail junction begs you to venture right and up to Longs Pass, a side trip that adds 1.4 miles round-trip to your adventure. From Seattle, it’s about 2 and a half hours up to the trailhead basically heading due east on on i-90. Trip Report By . Contributions to WTA are tax deductible, and we are committed to making the best use of every donation to our mission. Road Road recommended for high clearance only. Print. STOP IT. Go Hiking Trip Reports Lake Ingalls. Some snow and minor ice patches began at about mile 2.5. 705 2nd Ave, Suite 300 Trip Report By. Please, for the love of the for the love of the outdoors, DO NOT … Trail was in good shape so lets keep it that way. With the amount of snow that fell Saturday night, microspikes and poles are now a must. We arrived at the lake around noon. Views of the craggy Esmeralda Peaks, a walk through beautiful Headlight Basin plus a pretty picture of the imposing Stuart Range are just a few of the wonders along the way.The hike travels through a number of ecosystems which make this a unique traipse through the Teanaway Valley and into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Continue straight on the trail, gently weaving in and out of contours in the dramatic landscape on your continual climb to Ingalls Pass. Go Hiking Trip Reports Lake Ingalls. Share. Trail Conditions Trail in good condition. We saw one other single goat as we were approaching the pass but saw none in Headlight Basin. Trip Report. Read About these trails in our Hiking Guide Lake Ingalls; The road is open and in great shape except for the last mile or so. We wore microspikes on the descent and did have our ice axes out but did not need them. If the trailhead is full, park ONLY on the west side of the road (it is signed "Parking This Side Only") to allow safe traffic flow. Drive 1.1 miles and stay left at the fork signed Beverly Campground. We ended up following this and made it to the lake but on the return, followed the actual trail and found the path much more reasonable. Snow Intermittent snow - not hard to cross. Crystal Lee 5 Hiked Nov 1, 2020. Temperatures dipped below 0 degrees overnight and we were well prepared and weathered the storm just fine. Trip Report By. And pack it out! The forecast had seemed clear and then the winds and a snowstorm blew in but we were well prepared with a 4 season tent and 0 degree bags. I hope you enjoyed your Darn Tough socks-they're the best! Lake Ingalls is a 8.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Cle Elum, Washington that features a waterfall and is rated as difficult. The right fork offers a more direct, but more rough and rugged route to Lake Ingalls. Lake Ingalls; Couldn't get away for the whole weekend so I salvaged Sunday and headed East. Only about 50% of people hiking had masks on. In the fall, the larch trees turn an electric orange which will surely draw the eye. The lake is not frozen yet and there was still a larch or two hanging on! Made the trailhead parking area at the end of the road and hit trail 1390 at 2:10pm. Its in pretty good shape by the way. We made it down in just about 2 hours. I hiked Lake Ingalls last week, and despite the new snow, I wanted to make a report now because I want to draw attention to the [WTA censored word of choice]s who continue to litter on our trails with orange peels and other ridiculous waste. Ingalls Lake... pretty as a picture. Lake Ingalls. 209 map. Rainier, and when we looked more closely, of Mt. Hike by WTA Correspondents: There's no question why Ingalls Lake is one of the most popular destinations in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Go Hiking Trip Reports Lake Ingalls. Snow Intermittent snow - not hard to cross. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from July until October. We were able to get around him. Hike by WTA Correspondents : Kim Hull There's no question why Ingalls Lake is one of the most popular destinations in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Lake Ingalls. Type of Hike Day hike. Turn right here; traveling straight will take you into Esmeralda Basin.The path immediately makes its way up the hillside, soon exiting the pine trees and entering open country. Ingalls Peaks reach high above the lake on the one side, while Mount Stuart stands majestically to its northeast. Snow Lake Trail: Helping an Iconic Trail Step Up Sustainability. The final push to the lake is a scramble, so just know that going into it. The trail starts to steepen towards the pass but is in excellent condition. 100 hikes book said hiking time 8 hours for a round trip of 9 miles. Share. Hiked Nov 7, 2020. The basin below to the north is filled with green, grassy meadows strewn with streams, abundant flowers, and popular alpine larches before it becomes a rocky walk and scramble to the hidden lake on the far side of the basin. Started our trip Saturday morning around 8:45am. Road Road rough but passable. Route-finding via cairn may be required at times, before it rounds a bend and heads up a draw into a unique and special lake basin. Drive another 1.7 miles to the trailhead. For much of the way this gives you access to plenty of services from gas stations to supermarkets to restaurants to take advtange of on your way towards the trail. Now's the time to see this, if the weather holds. Bugs No bugs. Started off chilly (heavy hat, gloves, base layer recommended), but there were times you could get by in a t-shirt and shorts. Bugs No bugs. Lake Ingalls may be fairly accessible from a hiking perspective but getting to it is a bit of a trek. **Note that dogs are not allowed at Lake Ingalls. We broke trail (the correct route) going down Sunday morning around 8am. Trip Report. Had microspikes but did not use them. We encountered a large billy goat at the intersection with the Long Pass trail. Type of Hike Day hike. Washington Trails Association is 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We were slowed down by our heavy packs as we planned to camp at the lake. Snow Intermittent snow - not hard to cross. Seattle, WA 98104. There were only a few hikers on the trail. Wildflowers, such as Indian Paintbrush, were blooming along the trail. Type of Hike Overnight. He was not particularly interested in getting off the trail. Drive 970 for 7 miles and turn left on Teanaway Road. Please note that backpacking at this point in the season is only recommended for experts. Bugs No bugs. Trip Report. Our tax identification number is EIN 91-0900134. Subscribe to our free email newsletter for hiking events, news, gear reviews and more. Once the storm cleared around 3am, the moon lit up the mountain and the stars were absolutely breathtaking. Road Road rough but passable. Cross the freeway on the overpass and turn right onto Highway 970. However, from the junction of the Esmeralda Basin trail and the Ingalls Way trail, dogs are no longer allowed. Please remember to be respectful and step aside. Be advised that in the final .5mi before the lake, the majority of people had gone off trail. Trip Report By. If you plan to camp, take the right branch of the trail, which drops into Headlight Basin and numerous camps, some with views across the Ingalls Creek valley to Mount Stuart. This lower route continues across Headlight Creek, then climbs to meet the other trail at a signed junction less than a quarter-mile from the lake. Lake Ingalls Unlike the hike the day before where I did Granite Mountain and all I heard was I-90 and music, this hike had nature! Lake Ingalls. It was a nearly perfect day for a hike to Ingalls. It is 22.5 miles to the Esmeralda Basin/Ingalls Lake trailhead from the turn off of Highway 970. Continue on this road a further 6.7 miles and keep right at a fork signed for 'Trail 1394'. The lake is a spectacular sky-blue and surrounded by rocks that fall in giant slabs into the water’s sandy floor. Bugs No bugs. Trail snow-covered at times - gear and expertise recommended. Go Hiking Trip Reports Lake Ingalls. It’s a destination that cannot be denied. You can improve or add to this guidebook entry, Washington Trails Association Share. Trail Conditions Trail in good condition. Views, views and more views. It is here that one might begin counting mountain goats and other high-country wildlife.At the pass, the trail forks. Print. cristina WTA Member 100 Hiked Oct 10, 2020. Snow is on the ground beneath the larches. 7.1 miles later, bear right as the road becomes North Fork Teanaway Road. There are many icy, somewhat treacherous areas, making microspikes a must have. 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