The Enchantments
2 weeks ago
Asgard Pass is difficult, with deep snow
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Lake Edna
Central Cascades
updated 3 weeks ago
The trail to Lake Edna is mostly clear of snow, with October 18 reporting it snow-free. However, accessing the trailhead via Icicle Creek Road is partially blocked, with the road closed about 1.6 miles from the trailhead as of October 16. This requires parking in a smaller lot or at the Chatter Creek trailhead. Multiple water crossings are present, with one requiring careful navigation over rocks and a log as of October 16. While some sections are overgrown and brushy, orange ties mark areas of previous washouts and blowdowns. The tail end of fall colors was noted on October 16, with larches just starting to turn gold in some areas as of September 23.
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The road is closed approximately 1.6 miles from the Icicle Creek trailhead as of October 16. This necessitates parking in a smaller, less-than-ideal lot or at the Chatter Creek trailhead. While the road is rough in sections, it was reported as passable for all vehicles on October 18.
Yes, there are multiple water crossings. As of October 16, one crossing at Icicle Creek required navigating over rocks and a log. Another crossing at French Creek had a sketchy log bridge with missing wood slats.
The trail is reported as snow-free as of October 18. As of October 16, the tail end of fall colors was visible, with gorgeous meadows and panoramic views. As of September 23, larch stands were just starting to turn gold.
Parking at the Icicle Creek trailhead is limited due to the road closure, with only room for a few cars as of October 16. The Chatter Creek trailhead offers alternative parking, and dispersed spots along the road are also an option.
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Recent3 weeks ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
Good conditions
Recent3 weeks ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
We did this as a single day trail run: a counter clockwise loop from Icicle Creek trailhead > ran the forest road to Chatter Creek trailhead > up Chatter Creek to Lake Edna > Icicle Ridge trail > Fros...
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
Starting and ending at the Chatter Creek Trailhead, we backpacked 3 nights/ 4 days and visited 5 of the Mormon Ladies Lakes. Total Gaia stats: 24 miles, 8200' vert climbed.Day 1: Chatter Creek trail t...
Older3 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
Our party hiked a loop starting from Chatter Creek campground out along the Icicle Gorge trail, Icicle Road (past the closure due to washout) and on the Icicle River trail to where it intersects the F...
Older4 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
Long, steep difficult climb with a few sketchy snow crossings depending on what time of day you make it up there. Mosquitos were swarming
Older4 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
We started at Icicle Creek. There's a 2-mile road walk due to a washout, but the road is flat. Both bridges are out. The French Creek ford crossing is good at the stock crossing. The second crossing's...
Older25 months ago
Central Cascades
Hiked the chatter creek trail to lake edna and then up towards cape horn. When I arrived at the trailhead at 830 the lot was full and I was the 6th car on the road. Not too bad for a peak larch season...
Older25 months ago
Central Cascades
Decided to take advantage of a beautiful fall weekend to return to the Ladies Pass loop with some friends for an overnight. We decided to cut off the ~2 miles of by-the-road-trail-walking on our loop ...
Older26 months ago
Central Cascades
I did a 3D2N out and back trip to the Ladies Pass / Chiwaukum Lakes area approaching from and returning to White Pine TH, via the Wildhorse Creek trail, sleeping both nights at Lake Mary.There are qui...
Older26 months ago
Central Cascades
The short story:A challenging backpacking trip that made us work for every single landmark and notable view, lake or campsite along the way. Done during a bad AQI period which made this hard hike even...