Peak · Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Mount Stuart
10.9 mi round trip7,407 ft gainVery hardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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Day hikeFree self-issue
Fill out the free wilderness permit at the trailhead kiosk.
OvernightFree self-issue
No reservation. Use the same free permit, keep groups to 12 or fewer, and camp at least 200 ft from water.
Alpine Lakes Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance10.9 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain7,407 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit9,420 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Mount Stuart is a peak reached by a 10.9-mile round trip from Esmeralda Trailhead. The route follows Esmeralda Basin Trail #1394, then Ingalls Way Trail, then Longs Pass Trail, then Ingalls Creek Trail to the summit.
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What you need
Parking and passes
Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Esmeralda Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.