Lake Ingalls

We arrived at the trailhead in the late afternoon, expecting to pack in and camp. But the heavens opened up and the lightning commenced just as we were about to hit the trail. After waiting out the storm for more than half an hour, we decided to turn back rather than try to camp in a torrential downpour. On the way out in our vehicle on the forest road, we (and a number of other hikers) encountered a substantial washout that made the road impassable for all but the high-clearance 4-wheel drives. A mud torrent had washed down the mountain and brought water, rocks and a large tree snag with it. We got through, but I wonder if anyone had to spend the ought on the other side. Also wonder what the condition of the road might be today.