Ingalls Creek, Fourth Creek — Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023

WRRD Trail Crew cleared 250 trees between Hardscrabble Creek and Beverly Turnpike Trail - WRRD Wilderness rangers cleared up to Stuart Pass.  Public logged out and WTA paid crews worked on tread and brushing from Hwy 97 Trailhead up to Hardscrabble Jct.   Trail Crew and public worked on the Fourth Creek Trail, which is clear as well.  Ingalls from 97 to Stuart Pass is passable to stock travel, as well as Fourth Creek - though this a much steeper access option.   Ingalls is a decently graded (if brushy) trail - something hard to find in this area, there are opportunities to hike it as an out and back or as part of a loop from Beverly Trailhead on Cle-Elem RD.  Many good campsites within a few miles of the 97 Trailhead - please stick to established user trails and avoid further eroding the main trail when scrambling down to the creek.  Other good campsites are at the Falls, Cascade, and about 1/4 mile before the Hardscrabble Junction.  There is a good camp where the 4th Creek Trail crosses Ingalls Creek.  Note:  Falls, Cascade and Hardscrabble Creek Trails are not maintained.

Bugs aren't too bad and water is plentiful if you're just hiking along, it'll be there when you need it.