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Lake Ingalls via Ingalls Way Trail and Ingalls Pass in Alpine Lakes Wilderness

The hike to Lake Ingalls offers an incredible adventure through the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, with expansive views of rugged peaks and serene alpine waters. From the trailhead, you will experience a steady climb, surrounded by dense forests and stunning vistas of the Esmerelda Peaks and Headlight Basin. Upon reaching the lake, you're greeted with jagged mountains towering over the sapphire-blue waters of Lake Ingalls, with Mount Stuart looming in the background, making for a truly unforgettable experience. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Lake

  • Distance: 8.8 mi
  • Elevation gain: 2,861 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 6,516 ft
  • Elevation loss: 2,871 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 4,268 ft

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 8.8 mi
  • Elevation gain: 2,861 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 6,516 ft
  • Elevation loss: 2,871 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 4,268 ft

About this trail

Name: Lake Ingalls via Ingalls Way Trail and Ingalls Pass in Alpine Lakes Wilderness trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Esmeralda Basin Trail #1394, Kittitas County, Washington, United States (47.43697 -120.93690)

End: Esmeralda Trailhead, North Fork Teanaway Road, Kittitas County, Washington, United States (47.43699 -120.93730)

Coordinates: 47.43669 -120.94434 47.46897 -120.93037

Topography: Kittitas County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Northern part of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)

United States > Oregon > Klamath County

Hike on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail from Crater Lake to Canada Border through Oregon and Washington along the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain ranges. #Hiking #Mountain #SierraNevada #Cascade #Nature #Forest #Park #PCT

Distance: 744.6 mi • Elevation gain: 145,367 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,569 ft

Gear up for your next adventure:

🗃️Trail First Aid Kit - Essential kit for outdoor injuries and emergencies
👟Men's Trail Runners - Lightweight footwear for fast-paced exploration and light hiking
🪶Multi‑Purpose Knife - Useful blade for camp and trail
🔥Fast-Boil Camping Stoves - Efficient cooking systems for quick trail meals
🪶Compact Camp Shovel - Folding shovel for campsite tasks

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