I only rode my horse 3.5 miles. there is a large tree down across the trail. Impassable to the left or right. larger that 7" diameter, heavy.

No bears seen, just lizzards.

Trail was in great condition, just a little brushy in some parts. We only went in about 4 miles. Encountered two rattlesnakes just off the trail, and a black bear who scrambled up the hillside when he noticed us noticing him. Bring bear spray and bug spray! Though the bitey bugs really weren’t too bad. Very tranquil overnight.

Beautiful short hike on Ingalls Creek with buddies who rolled in out of town.  Today was HOT!  We walking in about 2.5miles to a beautiful spot along the river for a snack break and hang out with laughs : )  On the hike back to the cars we heard a rattle snake on the uphill beside the trail, we saw the blur of movement, but never actually saw the snake.  Good Times.  

Hiked from Ingalls Creek TH up Ingalls Creek valley 13 miles. Camped at junction to Longs Pass. On morning of 2nd day, did a day hike up Beverly Turnpike to Turnpike Pass, then Eldorado Pass, then back down Fourth Creek and returned to camp. On evening of 2nd day, hiked up to Lake Ingalls. On day 3, returned to TH. Notes:

• ~60 blowdowns on Ingalls Creek trail between Hardscrabble Creek junction and Longs Pass junction. Nothing too crazy, but slows the pace.
• Great view of Mt Rainier from Eldorado Pass and Iron Peak.
• Had to ford Ingalls Creek near Fourth Creek while returning from Eldorado Pass. Water no more than knee high.
• The only snow was on the shores of Lake Ingalls, which still has snow/ice on the surface as of July 7.
• Encountered herd of 12 elk near Hardscrabble Creek junction.

Hiked 1390 from Esmeralda TH to Longs Pass and then followed 1229 down to where it meets Ingalls Creek Trail (1215) to camp 2 nights and day hike. We are moderate hikers and it took us 4-5 hours each direction. A small amount of snow coming down the pass but avoidable by keeping to the left. The scree was a bit intimidating but we got down fine, slowly with the aid of a hiking pole. Tried to reach Inglass Lake from the crossing of 1215 with Stweart pass (1558) but we couldn't find the trail up to the lake. 

Water refill along 1229 at the campsite. and many water refill options along 1215. 

The trailhead was not busy when we arrived Thursday 11AM, and we only saw a few people on the way in and while in the valley, but the TH was full packed when we got back Saturday 1pm. No toilet paper in the TH bathroom. 

Very fun and memorable trip.