Swauk Forest Discovery Trail
6 days ago
Larches showing off brilliant fall colors
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Ingalls Creek
Central Cascades
updated 3 weeks ago
The Ingalls Creek Trail offers a pleasant, though short, hike along the creek, with golden cottonwoods providing scenic beauty. The trail is generally in good condition and free of snow and bugs as of October 18. However, for those seeking a longer trek, reports indicate extensive blowdown for a significant stretch after the first 8 miles, making the trail difficult to impossible to navigate beyond that point. Early reports from July 31 mentioned brush and logs cleared up to 9 miles, with a visible trail in a previously brushy area, and a caution for bears and rattlesnakes. The road access is suitable for all vehicles.
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The trail becomes difficult to impossible to navigate after the first 8 miles due to extensive trees down across the path, as reported on August 28. This makes it not a viable way to the lake.
Beyond the first 8 miles, numerous trees are down across the trail, making passage very difficult. Earlier in the season, brush and logs were cleared up to 9 miles.
The road to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles and was in great condition with only a few washboards as of August 8. More recent reports on October 18 also state the road is suitable for all vehicles.
As of October 18, there was less fall color along the Ingalls Creek Trail itself compared to the cottonwoods seen along the road while driving.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent3 weeks ago
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
We stopped in here after Swauk larches expecting to take a quick wander along the creek under golden cottonwoods and hunt for mushrooms. The sun was already getting kind of low so we knew we wouldn't ...
Older2 months ago
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
After the first 8 miles there are trees downed for at least a mile and a half making the trail difficult to impossible to continue on. Not an viable way to the lake.
Older3 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
Zoe and Lars summit Stuey-ooey!Left Wenatchee around 6:30am on Saturday morning. The road to the trailhead was in great condition, a few washboards but you could make it up in a horse-drawn carriage. ...
Older3 months ago
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
Ingalls Creek Trail was cleared of brush and logs to stock standard until 9 miles from the trailhead on August 3rd. The brushy section in the burn after Crystal Creek where many were losing the trail ...
Older3 months ago
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
A quick overnight trip to Ingalls Creek and it didn't disappoint. A bit over 2 hours from Seattle, we arrived by 10:30 and the temps were already moving into the 80's. Not a single car in the lot.We...
Older4 months ago
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
We were looking for a simple 4th of July overnight trip with no crowds and no bugs and miraculously we found both!Arrived at the parking lot around 11am on Saturday July 4 and there were about 12 cars...
Older4 months ago
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
A short trip report for a short, very satisfactory overnight. The trail is totally clear of blowdowns for at least 1.5 miles beyond the Falls Creek camp. Spent the night at the Falls Creek camp with n...
Older4 months ago
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
Don't go past 8 miles.The trail is cleared to cascade creek, at mile 7.5. It's a somewhat boring meander until then, with tons of nice camping spots along the river. Would be great for a short family ...
Older4 months ago
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
Great three day trip. Set up camp 2 miles in but there were many options before and after that point as well. This would make an amazing backpack for young children. Trail crews have stocked the privy...
Older4 months ago
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
Amusing to show up here and see a WTA truck and trail work sign. It was my plan B hike today since my first hike was met with blocked trails that need a ton of TLC. I hiked Ingalls Creek two years ago...