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Review:
The The Enchantments Traverse is located within the Central Cascades’ Leavenworth Area and showcases an alpine wonderland of spectacular granite glacier carvings and pristine blue lakes. The region is accessible via an 18-mile moderately strenuous hike that gains an elevation of more than 4,500 feet along the way.
The first seven miles of the route begin at the Stuart Lake Trailhead and traverse past Colchuck Lake and Glacier to Aasgard or Colchuck Passes, reaching an elevation of 7,800 feet. The further portion of the trail is best accessed using an overnight camping permit available via lottery between May and October, though advanced hikers may be able to complete the route in a single day. Lakes within the region include the lichen-covered Tranquil and Isolation Lakes and the dramatic Inspiration Lake, which showcases granite cliffs on three sides.
The The Enchantments Traverse, Wenatchee River Ranger District, 600 Sherbourne, Leavenworth, WA 98826
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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