Backpack - Ingalls Creek

TBD

Though open to all qualified Mountaineers members over 18, this backpack is offered in conjunction with the Backpacking Building Blocks course and will include an extra component of planning and demonstration/instruction during the trip.

We will be hiking along the Ingalls Creek Trail (#1215) with a goal of reaching Falls Creek, 5-5 miles, 1450’ of elevation gain. Recent trip reports indicate that there are issues with downed trees beyond about 4 miles, so we will go as far as is reasonable. There are numerous camp sites along the creek, so we will not be under pressure to make any specific distance. Ingalls Creek is known for wildflowers, I expect that the spring show will be mostly past, but hope to hit the early summer flowers, we will keep our eyes open for tiger lilies, columbine, and possibly lady slippers. Since we will be on the east side of the mountains, we will need to be aware of ticks and rattlesnakes. There have also been reports of equipment being chewed by aggressive rodents in camp (the “snafflehounds” of the Stuart Range are world-renowned among climbers).

This trip will be dog friendly, I will be bringing my 3 year old Springer Spaniel. If you would like to bring a dog, please let me know.