Washington’s hiking trails are opening and ready for outdoor adventurers again, and for that we are thankful. However, for those of us who have been cooped up inside taking rather lengthy hiking breaks, it’s best to enjoy a few easy, gentle trails before attempting to tackle anything lengthy or treacherous.

The Snoqualmie region’s Lake Ingalls Trail is both of those things, and many Washingtonians will never get a chance to experience its rugged natural beauty. But thanks to the team at Nature Calls Backpacking, now we all can.

Lake Ingalls is one of the splendid alpine lakes in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
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If you've never heard of it, you're not alone. It's extremely remote and not easy to reach by any means. Many of those who decide to hike to it end up turning it into a backpacking adventure and spending the night near the trail.
The Lake Ingalls Trail is about nine miles long (out and back), and it's not recommended for beginners.
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That being said, it's a wonderful hike full of scenery and adventure.
Since this isn't a trail everyone can take, the team at the Nature Calls outdoor channel decided to take a 360 degree video of the entire trail.
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They did this so everyone could have the chance to experience it.
As you can see, there are plenty of mountain goats on the trail, some of which don't mind getting pretty close.
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We're definitely not complaining.
The Lake Ingalls Trail takes you through a number of ecosystems and from forested valleys of wildflowers to mountain peaks.
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And while you'll have to make some steep climbs and deal with some rocky walks, the trail is fairly well-marked.
Lake Ingalls is a stunning blue body of water, set in a basin with Mount Stuart as its backdrop.
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It is absolutely stunning and well worth the effort it takes to reach it.

If you ever get the chance to hike the Lake Ingalls Trail, prepare for an incredibly beautiful and exhilarating day. If you’re not able to do so (or you’d just rather not), this video on the Nature Calls Backpacking YouTube channel truly is the next best thing.

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