Ingalls Creek
May 23, 2009
by
Eric Jain
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last modified
May 25, 2009 12:38 AM
- Type of Outing
- Overnight
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Ingalls Creek
- Region: Central Cascades -- Blewett Pass
- Agency: Wenatchee Okanogan National Forest, Wenatchee River Ranger District
- Trails: Ingalls Creek (#1215)
- Avg Rating: 3.57
- Why You Should Go Now
- Wildflowers blooming
Ingalls Creek with some peaks in the background
Started this trip on a beautiful memorial week-end Saturday afternoon. Even though there were at least a dozen cars at the trailhead, we didn't encounter a lot of people, or have trouble finding a camping spot (about 4 miles up).
The ranger I had spoken with on the phone had assured me that the trail was snow-free for at least 5 miles, and indeed we didn't see any snow (not counting a small patch under a rock near the trail). The trail appeared to be in good shape: There were some small stream crossings and mud patches that could easily be jumped over, and just one (easily bypassable) blowdown. Most wildflowers could be found along the open stretches in the lower 2 miles.
Going back down Sunday morning we met an almost endless stream of people (and dogs) coming up.
The ranger I had spoken with on the phone had assured me that the trail was snow-free for at least 5 miles, and indeed we didn't see any snow (not counting a small patch under a rock near the trail). The trail appeared to be in good shape: There were some small stream crossings and mud patches that could easily be jumped over, and just one (easily bypassable) blowdown. Most wildflowers could be found along the open stretches in the lower 2 miles.
Going back down Sunday morning we met an almost endless stream of people (and dogs) coming up.
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Trailhead and parking lot
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Wildflowers
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Morels
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