Just east of Cle Elum, Washington east of Snoqualmie Pass on Interstate 90, take the Wenatchee exit and follow the signs to Wenatchee on State Route 970. It was a challenge to break out of just doing basic routes. Our hope was that this high route would get us back to camp sooner. There are designated campsites along the main trail on the way up to the lake. This is the classic route in the area with good rock and well worthwhile. On our two day schedule we climb early on the morning of the second day. The East Peak is the least accessible with its easiest route being easy Class 5.The main climbing attraction is the classic South Ridge on the North Peak.The Mountaineers climbed "Ingalls Peak" in August of 1925. The wildflowers were at their peak. (Links below and in sidebar. Peter and Jason met me at my place at 4am and we drove out. The trail makes a long traverse followed by several switchbacks as it makes it's way to Ingalls Pass at about 6,500 feet. Mount Stuart via Ingalls Way Trail. You will reach Ingalls Pass in another ~3 miles. Start at Ingalls way trail 1390, turn right towards Longs Pass, then left towards Ingalls Pass. 5. Ingalls Peak 2. Take the left heading away from Long's Pass. JULY 19, 2008 Conditions were perfect for my first hike to Ingalls Lake. stars. Our tax identification number is EIN 91-0900134. Larches and a Lake. See the Red Tape section for a link with details.Camping is not allowed at Ingalls Lake. Pick your way carefully downhill on the relatively short boulder trail, then head across the meadow and basin to the next uphill portion that leads to Lake Ingalls. The trail then becomes less distinguishable as it crosses over rocks and boulders to the far side of the basin. Drop into a little valley and check keep an eye out for wildlife. I had originally been planning on going further and bagging Iron peak and maybe Teanaway/Gene’s Peak, something I had done years ago, and connecting back to the road via the Iron Peak trail. 6. Though not high in elevation and not composed of the same excellent granite as the main peaks in the range, the peaks are an extremely popular destination and some fine climbing is to be found. Stuart but because of the short approach and the excellent climbing oppourtunities this peak somehow has escaped the doom of being overshadowed. This is the easiest route on the peak and has several variations. The road remained in good shape. Ingalls Way - Trail No. Stuart looming in the northeast. Who: Greg, Rob, Fletcher and I. See map ('A' is the start of the climb, 'B' is the trailhead): Ingalls Peak (North) - South Ridge The south ridge of Ingalls North Peak is an exceptional climb on solid rock. Crag, Judson Pond, NH via Scudder Trail, Judson Pond Trail, Yellow Trail, Gates Brook, Road walk View Ingalls Peaks Image Gallery - 123 Images. 1. Its popularity is quite justified. The hike to the base is also one of the most popular hikes in the region. My sister, Mom and Dad set out to climb the South Ridge of Ingalls Peak as a two day trip. The trail will climb steadily as you continue. Overview Located deep within the Plumas National Forest, the unassuming summit of Mt. The sun was shining. Routes on the North Peak:Southwest Face Grade I Class 4. 2. Both trails start at the Esmeralda Trailhead, Trail Number 1394. At the pass I dropped down into Ingalls Basin, contoured west at around 6,600', then ascended the easy east slopes of Fortune Peak. Back to camp, and hike out, Sunday afternoon (aiming to be back at cars by 4pm, sooner if possible). Ingalls offers some surprisingly good vistas. For example, theAconcagua mountain page has the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits' asparents and is a parent itself to many routes, photos, and Trip Reports. Ingalls Peak 7662’ Trip Report June 09, 2001. We left the trailhead in the late morning and hiked to Ingalls Lake. Ingalls Peaks are located just west of Mount Stuart in the Stuart Range of the North Cascades. Jeremy Osguthorpe 5 years, 3 months ago Ingalls Lake. Ingalls Peak-South Ridge Weather (Days 0-3): The weather forecast for Ingalls Peak-South Ridge is: A light covering of new snow mostly falling on Fri nightTemperatures will be below freezing (max -4°C on Mon morning, min -8°C on Fri night)Winds decreasing (near gales from … After taking it all in, we set up camp and hung out on the lake. The South Ridge of the North Peak of Ingalls Peak is one of the most popular rock routes in the Cascades. Stuart but because of the short approach and the excellent climbing oppourtunities this peak somehow has escaped the doom of being overshadowed. After hiking a total of .3 miles the Esmeralda Basin Trail continues straight, but most of our group turned right onto Ingalls Way Trail #1390 while MiddleE, Sadie's Driver and Cooper headed up the Esmeralda Basin Trail... we will meet up with them later in the day at the summit of Fortune Peak. Larches. They gave us some beta to stay on slabs and boulders that go left of the 7200’ prominence south of Ingalls peak. Ingalls Creek Trail to Lake Ingalls is a 28.2 mile out and back trail located near Cashmere, Washington that features a lake and is rated as moderate. We left the trailhead in the late morning and hiked to Ingalls Lake. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, camping, and backpacking and is best used from May until October. Iron Peak. Once again be aware that the area is popular with campers and climbers alike. The sky was bright and clear. Once over the pass, traverse on snow or follow trail to the south notch of the south peak. Yes, it's more crowded, but it's a much more aesthetic climb. 2 Total Climbs Trad 100% )First Ascent of the Peak: Stan Butchart and Gene & Bill Prater, November 1952Routes on the East Peak:Southwest Face Grade I Easy Class 5. Once at the pass, if your breath is not taken away then you should probably check for a pulse. Continue on the trail over creeks, pass ponds, around boulders before you drop down to the lake. From the pass you will be able to see Ingalls Peaks to the Northwest. Deer and goats are seen here often. The East Ridge of the North Peak of Ingalls is a nice climb with a few 5th class pitches, good quality rock, great vistas of massive neighbor Mt. There is much loose rock.South Ridge: Grade II 5.4 to 5.6 depending on variation. It's frequently used my mountaineering clubs and guiding services for this purpose. As an added bonus, and the most likely reason to hike this peak, it also happens to be the highpoint of Plumas County. After traveling through three distinct, beautiful alpine ecosystems, the trail takes you to a stunning sky-blue lake set in a basin that is surrounded by in-your-face rocky peaks. Ingalls Lake is an extremely popular destination in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington state. Reached the pass by 8:45 AM and the base of the climb by 10:30 AM. Combine both and you get a lot of people attempting this route. From the north side of Ingalls Pass in Headlight Basin one can hike just east of the summit and scramble straight up to the ridge and on to the summit. *A climb of Ingalls peak is possible in one day, but a 2 day itinerary may be preferred. A sketchy slab move led us to a kitty litter gulley that went up for 50 vertical feet. It is not clear whether this ascent was of the South or the North Peak. Once at Lake Ingalls, you’ll see Ingalls Peak towering above one side and Mt. Ascend the face above the notch between the East and North Peaks.South Face, Left Side Grade II Class 5. From the parking lot at the end of the road, take trail #1394 (the only trail), and after a little ways, take the right trail to Longs Pass, then branch left on trail #1390 to Ingalls Pass. Dogs are also able to use this trail … (70), Comments The Day 2 . Beautiful October hike to one of the most popular destinations in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. DIFFICULT 6.4 mi. Reached the pass by 8:45 AM and the base of the climb by 10:30 AM. Mount Stuart stands across it and to the north is the inviting looking peak of Ingalls Peak. Washington Trails Association is 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We'd been climbing sport routes together through the summer, and I guess all my talk had for once convinced someone of something. We'll hike into Ingalls Lake Basin (12:30pm - 4pm) and set up camp. Teanaway River / Enchantment Area, WA Ingalls Peak locates right next to the much bigger and more popular Mt. I started hiking the trail a little before 7:00am under sunny skies. Ascends the prominent shelf on the face to an open book that leads to the East Ridge.First Ascent: Lex Maxwell and Bob McCall, June 1956.East Ridge Grade II 5.7. Backpack to Ingalls Creek . There are many campsites here along the trail which should be used since camping is prohibited at the lake. Beautiful October hike to one of the most popular destinations in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. The South Peak is the least interesting of the three from a mountaineering standpoint, but the views from the summit of the other peaks and the surrounding area are excellent and well worth the hike to the summit.The easiest route is via the north slopes from the col between the North and South Peaks. (3), Images 60 Trip Reports for this trail, below South Ingalls Peak Map & Directions. category: peak. I had been thinking about climbing the East Ridge of Ingalls peak since I first heart of the route earlier this summer. It was an easy hike, the only reason I put it as intermediate is that there are some narrow spots on the trail where you could fall down a steep hill to a raging "creek". Once at the pass, if your breath is not taken away then you should probably check for a pulse. name (OSM): Mount Ingalls. 1215, climb to Stuart Pass, hike to Ingalls Lake and Ingalls Pass and back to the Longs Pass Trail junction for an ambitious loop. Once over the pass, traverse on snow or follow trail to the south notch of the south peak. The trail will climb steadily. Continue for ~1.3 miles to Longs Pass trail and take the left fork onto Lake Ingalls trail. Drive I-90 to about 1 mi east of Cle Elum, then go northeast on SR 970 about 5 mi to 0.5 mi past the Teanaway River Bridge. Trail to … It is a stunning blue lake, set high in a basin beneath rocky peaks, showcasing striking Mount Stuart as its backdrop. Map HERE. Snoqualmie Region -- Salmon La Sac/Teanaway. The south ridge is … You can improve or add to this guidebook … Mount Ingalls NH Trail Conditions and Trip Reports are crowdsourced from many hiking websites across the Internet. First Ascent: Dave Hiser and Al Lee, September 9, 1961Dike Chimney & East Ridge Grade II Class 5. Stuart, and an easy approach. The Ingalls Way trail is a beautiful mellow trail (my section was mostly downhill, too!) Headlight Basin afforded many places to stop and gawk at the scenery. At about three miles, reach Ingalls Pass, where the views become vast, with Mount Stuart and the Ingalls Peaks in close proximity. Take time to take it all in. The goats were charming. I've climbed the 5.7 route and the 5.6 route. Rushwald 5 years, 1 month ago Ingalls Lake (10/16/15, 8:37:44AM) arson51 5 years, 2 months ago ingalls lake parking to lake. The next day, Friday August 23, 2019, I got to do it all again! Probably the second most popular route in the area.First Ascent: Don Jones and Barry Prather, June 1957. Keep right at the first fork (left lead to Esmeralda Basin), then in about 2 miles, go left at the next fork (right leads to Ingalls Pass). Make a left on Teanaway Rd and continue for ~23 miles. Snow Lake Trail: Helping an Iconic Trail Step Up Sustainability. PNW Wonderland. 4 of us attempted the South Ridge of North Ingalls peak. I parked at the Ingalls Lake trailhead and hiked the trail to Ingalls Pass. The trailhead is at the end of the North Fork of the Teanaway River road. Lake Ingalls from De Roux Campground. Ingalls Peak Trail. We left the trail a little before the lake and stayed on the slabs from the lake/followed the obvious gulleys/cairns to avoid the scree if you go directly from the lake. When: On the last sunny day of 2012. elevation: 2238. name (map): Mt Ingalls. Larch Lake 2. Larches and a Peak. Aconcagua mountain itself has many routes, photos, and trip reports as children. The Ingalls Way trail is a beautiful mellow trail (my section was mostly downhill, too!) Take exit 85 off of I-90 (close to Cle Elum) and drive west (signs may say north) on Hwy 970 for ~7 miles. Ingalls Peak by mj.foto 26 2 Here's a photo of South, North and East Ingalls Peaks taken at a tarn nearby the Ingalls Pass Trail earlier today. We filtered water at the stream by the Ingalls basin camp sites. The North Peak's easiest route is Class 4. Mount Stuart stands across it and to the north is the inviting looking peak of Ingalls Peak. Parents refers to a larger category under which an object falls. Take the Esmeralda/Longs Pass trail along the river for about .5 miles to an intersection. The North Peak is the highest and the most common mountaineering objective of the three summits. )See "Cascade Alpine Guide - Climbing and High Routes - Columbia River to Stevens Pass, Third Edition" by Fred Beckey for a complete listing of routes and details. 1215, climb to Stuart Pass, hike to Ingalls Lake and Ingalls Pass and back to the Longs Pass Trail junction for an ambitious loop. In the spring with good snow conditions this is little more than a hike up easy snow slopes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter for hiking events, news, gear reviews and more. Marne was interested in trying some alpine rock. Lake Ingalls is a 8.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Cle Elum, Washington that features a waterfall and is rated as difficult. 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