The Enchantments
Central Cascades
As of March 12, 2026, The Enchantments likely remain snow-covered, especially at higher elevations. A single trip report from February 22, 2026, details a backpacking trip to the Core Zone. The report mentions scaling Aasgard Pass and camping between Inspiration and Perfection Lake, indicating significant snowpack and winter conditions persisted at that time. The report does not provide specifics on road status or parking at trailheads like Stuart or Snow Creek, which would typically be inaccessible in winter conditions. Mountain goats were observed. Given the date of the report, expect similar or deeper snow conditions to persist.
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I was so inspired by my backpacking trip to the Enchantments Core Zone that I wrote and recorded a new song, "Everything", out now on all streaming sites.https://open.spotify.com/track/0TUzSnxU95rM1Qa...
What a trip and where to start on this amazing trail. There was two of us which had a car left at snow lakes trail head by 3AM and was on foot with another vehicle parked at eight mile trail head by 3...
Those undertaking the Enchantments thru-traverse in September should be aware of variable conditions brought by the onset of autumn in the alpine. Conditions can vary greatly this time of year- it is ...
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…Oh, how wonderful to receive an invitation to join a group of hikers for their “annual” thru hike of the Enchantments. And yet, the date selected tu...
Hiking dates: 30/OCT - 02/NOV 2024 (overnight backpacking; final dates where permits are required for core zone camping)Group details: 6 members with moderate summer backcountry experience (prior mult...
Caught a weather window to do the traverse of the Enchantments on Friday, October 25. We arrived at the Colchuck trailhead at 5:20 and set off on the dark and frozen trail. Nothing was slippery at tha...
Phenomenal hike - caught the larches at their peak - but wow - long and tiring. Four Dads - 50-55 yrs old - who probably should have done a little but of training for a 22-mile, one-day hike with ele...
Conditions on the trail are good, but if it’s rainy, they could be dangerous. Especially the section from Lake Viviane to snow Lake would be slippery with the rain. Make sure you take the weather into...
This was my 8th trip into the Core and am back down now recovering. I went up Aasgard and back down as I like to avoid the Snow Lakes slog. I'll write more later but am convinced this trail needs li...
This was my first time taking on the thru hike of the enchantments traverse. I opted to go from Snow Lakes TH to Stuart Lake TH. This is not the traditional route, and starting from Snow Lakes TH will...
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