Enchantments — Through-Hike (Stuart Lake to Snow Lakes)

The iconic through-hike of the Enchantments core zone — golden larch season in October is legendary.

Route overview

Region
Washington, United States
Distance
19 miles
Elevation gain
4,800 feet
Difficulty
Challenging
Recommended duration
2 days
Route type
Point-to-Point

A permit is required; confirm current rules with the official land manager.

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