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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: 872 m
  • Maximum elevation: 1,986 m
  • Elevation loss: 875 m
  • Minimum elevation: 1,301 m

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 8.8 mi
  • Elevation gain: 872 m
  • Maximum elevation: 1,986 m
  • Elevation loss: 875 m
  • Minimum elevation: 1,301 m

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

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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: 44,308 m • Maximum elevation: 2,307 m

Gear up for your next adventure:

🧢Thermal Beanie Hats - Prevent heat loss from the head in windy summit conditions
🧴Tick Removal Tools - Small, essential health tool for UK woodland and moorland
🧤Thermal Touchscreen Gloves - Stay warm while operating your GPS or smartphone camera
🧊Personal Water Filters - Drink safely from mountain streams marked on your map
🧷Tenacious Repair Tape - Instant fix for torn tents, jackets, or dry bags

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