The Enchantments
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Asgard Pass is difficult, with deep snow
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Lake Stuart
Central Cascades
updated 1 month ago
The trail to Lake Stuart has significant blowdown, with trees down across the path as reported on September 25 and July 10. Some of these are mid-body height, though paths have formed around them. Intermittent snow was present in late September, but it was not difficult to cross. The road to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles as of September 25, although it was described as rough but passable on July 10. Bugs were not a problem on September 25, and were noted as not too bad on July 10.
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The trail has numerous trees down across it, some of which are mid-body height. Despite these blowdowns, users have created paths around them, July 10.
As of September 25, there was intermittent snow that was not difficult to cross. This was after the snow-free period reported on July 10.
The road is currently suitable for all vehicles as of September 25. Previously, on July 10, it was described as rough but passable.
Bugs were not a problem on September 25. On July 10, they were reported as not too bad.
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Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
After all these years, we finally got permits for the Enchantments in the Stuart Zone, and it was a blast, even if the weather gave us a run for our money!From the trailhead to Stuart Lake is just ove...
Older4 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
We hiked from our campsite at Colchuck to Stuart Lake. We saw others doing the reverse. This report will just cover the stretch from the split in the trail to Stuart.The trail to Stuart is a lot les...
Older4 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
Finally hiked to Stuart after years of hiking through the Enchantments and countless hikes to Colchuck, and I was blown away. The lake is beautiful and it's so nice to have a quiet spot mid-week after...
Older4 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
The original plan weeks ago was to through hike the Enchantments. But as time got closer, we decided on shorter day hikes for our weekend away. However, we weren't sure if it was a good idea to day hi...
Older5 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
Trip report, hiked in Wed May 27, hiked out Fri May 29 as part of first backpack adventure with 4 adults. Parked at 7am on Wed to plenty of overnight parking space.The blowdown situation is bad. Our g...
Older5 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
The trail to Stuart Lake is currently snow free, though snowpack remains up neighboring basins of the lake. Dozens of trees are down between the trailhead and the lake- make sure to have a map downloa...
Older6 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
Made it to the lake and it was well worth it - but not easy. The road is still closed so the journey starts from icicle road adding 8 miles (4 each way) to the route. Lots of trees down - probably 50 ...
Older11 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
Hiked today to Lake Stuart.We started at 9:30 am, there was a patch of fog on the icicle and FS road in the morning, but it cleared up as soon as we were near the Trailhead.The forest service road loo...
Older12 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
Day hike to Lake Stuart.The road to the trailhead is clear. It is rough and bumpy, but seems passable by any car.The toilet at the trailhead is open and was stocked with toilet paper in the morning, b...
Older14 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
If you haven't heard already, thanks to cuts to the Nation Forest Service (courtesy of DOGE), the number of rangers managing the entirety of the Enchantments has been reduced from 11 people to only on...