Lake Ingalls
Sep 19, 2012
by
Mick
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last modified
Sep 21, 2012 08:26 PM
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Lake Ingalls
- Region: Snoqualmie Pass -- Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
- Agency: Cle Elum Ranger District (509) 852-1100
- Trails: Ingalls Way (#1390)
- Avg Rating: 3.98
- Why You Should Go Now
- Wildflowers blooming
- Fall foliage
The northern end of Lake Ingalls with rocky Mt Stuart in the background.
A great day for a hike out to Lake Ingalls. We hit the trail at 10:45 am and the weather was perfect, warm with a slight breeze. The trail is very well marked the entire way to Ingalls Pass and many cairns mark the route through the granite section on the other side.
Once over Ingalls Pass, you could see the huge smoke clouds to the east rising up, but luckily they didn't block our view at all. Made it to the lake and took a break for lunch with an amazing view and our feet resting in the cold water. After that, we walked around the entire lake (highly recommended) and had majestic views of Mt Stuart and Ingalls Valley below.
Unfortunately there were no mountain goats out, but the beautiful clear lake was certainly no disappointment. I would highly recommend this hike to anyone who loves those alpine lake views!
Once over Ingalls Pass, you could see the huge smoke clouds to the east rising up, but luckily they didn't block our view at all. Made it to the lake and took a break for lunch with an amazing view and our feet resting in the cold water. After that, we walked around the entire lake (highly recommended) and had majestic views of Mt Stuart and Ingalls Valley below.
Unfortunately there were no mountain goats out, but the beautiful clear lake was certainly no disappointment. I would highly recommend this hike to anyone who loves those alpine lake views!
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Wildfire smoke rising to the east.
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An impressive cairn marking the route.
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Beautiful alpine lake water.
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