Fagin's Hike of the Week: Lake Ingalls

We hiked this two weeks ago, so there will be just a few larch trees with golden leafs left. Much of the trail up to the pass is south facing, so the new snow from last week should be mostly melted. However micro-spikes would be handy. Finally, with snow in Headlight Basin route, finding and getting through some of the deeper snow could be challenge . For this hike always go up to the Ingalls Pass.

Mt Stuart, from Headlight Basin

View of Mt. Rainier on the way up

Ingalls Peaks

 Lake Ingalls

Trail Stats: We did loop taking alternate route back. 8.5 miles roundtrip with about 2800' gain. Here is the track.

Driving Directions:
From eastbound I-90, take Exit 85. 
Cross the freeway on the overpass and turn right onto Highway 970. 
Drive 970 for 7 miles and turn left on Teanaway Road. 
7.1 miles later, bear right as the road becomes North Fork Teanaway Road.
5.9 miles past this fork, where the road becomes unpaved, take the right fork to Forest Road 9737. 
Drive 1.1 miles and stay left at the fork signed Beverly Campground.
Continue on this road a further 6.7 miles and keep right at a fork signed for 'Trail 1394'.
Drive another 1.7 miles to the trail-head.
It is 22.5 miles to the Esmeralda Basin/Ingalls Lake trail-head from the turn off of Highway 970.

Disclaimer: There are many factors which you should consider in deciding whether to proceed with an outing, including the visible weather at the trailhead, the strength and experience of the party, snow and avalanche conditions, route conditions, etc. You are the final decision maker whether to proceed. West Coast Weather, LLC dba Washington Online Weather cannot be held liable for loss or injury arising from your decision to proceed, and expressly disclaims all liability related thereto. Redmond, Washington USA. Also, please bring map-compass and GPS to help with trail directions as our directions are our best estimate.

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