Ingalls Creek — Saturday, Jun. 3, 2023

First time on this trail & first backpack of the season. Camped with a group around 4M in at the stock camp. Wildflowers everywhere! Trillium on their way out & balsam root past their prime. Lots of warnings from past trip reports/signs at trailhead re: rattlesnakes. We did not see any BUT on our way out Sunday 6/4, a couple on their way said they scared off a rattlesnake for us. All reports seems to be in the first mile (this was about .5m from the start). Trail gets muddy after 4M but not terrible. We went about 2 miles past that just exploring and turned around. The crossing for Falls Creek is possible put the river is quick moving. Would only recommend for those w/river crossing experience. Nice moderate trail- will be back.