Ingalls Creek — Friday, Jun. 1, 2001

Central Cascades > Blewett Pass

Great carpets of lupine along the earlier parts of this trail, along with orange and yellow paintbrush, balsamroot, wildrose, yarrow, and much else. A bit later on, tiger lily, red columbine, calypso orchid, mertensia, and penstemons. Trillium still blooming near Falls Creek, but going fast. A fine flower hike. The trail is in excellent shape to Falls Creek; the only problems are a few minor muddy spots, although it could use a little trimming here and there. Ingalls Creek still running fairly high (it would be a rough ford for hikers at Fall Creek).