Gained, 6,000 feet lost.

Plus, a complete pacing guide and pack list.

Stuart / enchantments trailhead (but leave a car at the snow lakes trailhead) dog friendly?

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The only way to visit the enchantments is by hiking and it is no easy task.

The enchantments trail stats.

Hiking the enchantments is one of the most memorable pnw experiences.

About the hike, how to get permits, different route options, and tons of tips!

Hike at a glance.

Located in the alpine lakes wilderness of washington state, this is a wonderland of alpine lakes, jagged mountains, and waterfalls.

To start, let’s break down the key parts of the enchantments through hike so you can get an idea for what it is.

Thru hike (one way) difficulty:

It will make you feel like you're in a completely different world.

Northwest forest pass or america the beautiful pass.

Keep in mind the trail is always changing, and this is a very remote area.

The enchantments is a slice of hiking paradise.

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My trips on the enchantments thru hike in this otherworldly landscape were all.

The enchantments, one of the most beautiful, most protected ecosystems in wa state.

The best way to hike the enchantments, washington in one day if you didn't get a permit.

Detailed guide to hiking the enchantments in washington:

You can look through the washington trail association’s page for more information, or recent reviews on all trails.