Lake Ingalls
Fall colors arriving in meadows
2 this month · 93 reports
Snoqualmie Region
The trail to Tuck and Robin Lakes is currently characterized by a significant number of blowdowns, making navigation challenging in several sections, particularly around Hyas Lake. The road leading to the trailhead is rough, with one report from July 11 noting a stream crossing that requires high clearance vehicles. Snow is no longer a concern as of July 5 through August 11. Bugs were reported as an annoyance by multiple hikers in late July, with some experiencing numerous bites even through clothing, though one report from July 11 mentioned they were not too bad due to wind. Crowds appear moderate, with parking potentially filling up by mid-morning on weekends, as noted on July 11.
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The trail is heavily impacted by blowdowns, with over 100 reported between the trailhead and Tuck Lake in one instance on July 5. These blowdowns are described as difficult to navigate around, requiring scrambling over and under, with some sections being particularly challenging as of July 27 and July 25.
Bugs were reported as an annoyance by several hikers in late July, with some experiencing a significant number of bites even through clothing as of July 25 and July 22. However, one report from July 11 mentioned bugs were not too bad due to wind, and another from July 27 noted they were not bad at all.
Fall colors arriving in meadows
2 this month · 93 reports
Fall colors are kicking in, meadows are shimmery gold
2 this month · 30 reports
Meadows are shimmery gold
2 this month · 21 reports
Overgrown sections and downed trees
1 this month · 16 reports
Wildflowers in full bloom, great views, no bugs
1 this month · 13 reports
Fall color arriving, no bugs, trail clear
1 this month · 13 reports
Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
Due to the Three Queens Fire, the 4330 road leading to the trailheads of these trails on the Cle Elum Ranger District is now closed.Closure order will be on Okanogan Wenatchee Forest website.
Hiked to Tuck Lake on a Monday morning, so there were very few people I encountered! There are a lot of blow downs and the ones by the lake are the worst, but still passable.Once you get to the juncti...
LOST: one AirPod. Please comment if you happen to find!A tough backpack but worth it. We did a one night out and back on 7/25-7/26, camping at Robin Lake. The trail is moderate up to Hyas Lake, but as...
What a joy to sleep in the shadows of these brooding stone giants, to swim in the gem-blue waters that lie in their laps as the last sunlight casts their walls in peach-soft oranges and pinks. To marv...
Hiked 7/22-7/26 on a 5-day loop from Hyas-Jade-Marmot-Tuck-Robin. Parking was a breeze on a Wednesday, and the creek you typically cross on the drive over is dried up.We ended up staying at Hyas the f...
Solo C2C ascent of Granite Mountain, the one out in Alpine Lakes Wilderness, same TH as Mount Daniel. The mountain itself is not that compelling, but it's a Smoot and the terrain around Robin lakes is...
Arrived around 9am on a partly cloudy Saturday to just filled parking lots. Found a spot close by on a wide pullout. Road in is mostly fine, save for a few potholes and some washboarding, but the kick...
Hiked to and camped one night at Marmot Lake then over to Tuck Lake for the second night.There are 100+ blowdowns from the trailhead to the Tuck Lake trail. Some are relatively difficult to bypass, es...
Logout has been completed to about 1.75 miles. Not quite to Hyas Lake. About 175 logs remain before the junction with Tuck and Robin. The trail is still very difficult due to trees at this time. See m...
Our Forest Service trail crew was able to complete a small portion of the maintenance on this trail, but it is far from passable. We removed all logs prior to the Wilderness boundary, and were able to...