8.8 mi
Distance
3,615 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 23m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Lake Ingalls unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
United States Forest Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Hazards & Warnings
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,302 ft |
| High point | 4.5 mi | 1,989 ft |
| End | 8.8 mi | 1,302 ft |
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Permit required
Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.
Entering the Alpine Lakes Wilderness requires a free permit filled out at the trailhead. A recreation pass or day-use payment is also needed at the Esmeralda Trailhead; see the trailhead page for current details.
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Roslyn, WA · about 14 mi away
- County:
- Kittitas County, WA
- Jurisdiction:
- Wenatchee National Forest · United States Forest Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Cle Elum Ranger District:(509) 852-1100
Highlights
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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