The Enchantments
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Sauer's Mountain
Central Cascades
updated 2 months ago
This trail is currently dusty and slippery with loose sandy soil, particularly on the initial steep climb. However, it offers good views of both the Cascades and Wenatchee valley sides. The path gains elevation quickly before leveling out to a more gradual ascent along the ridge. The reported mileage is approximately 5 miles with 1777 feet of elevation gain, and it was completed in about 2.5 hours, making it suitable for a shorter outing. Snow-free conditions were noted as of July 13.
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The trail was reported as dusty and slippery with loose sandy soil as of July 13. This condition was noted on the initial steep climb and the more gradual section along the ridge.
According to the report from July 13, the road was suitable for all vehicles. No other reports have indicated otherwise.
As of July 13, there were no bugs reported on the trail. No subsequent reports have mentioned bug activity.
On a Monday at approximately 9:00 AM as of July 13, there were no other cars in the parking lot. This suggests that parking may not be an issue during weekdays.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Older2 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
Arrived at ~9:00am on a Monday with no other cars in the parking lot. Overall the trail was a bit dusty and slippery with loose sandy soil over hard ground. It gains a lot of elevation over a relative...
Older3 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
got there at about 9am on a saturday morning, plenty of free parking spots. the hike itself is pretty straightforward, slightly steep but nothing too difficult. was a comfortable climb with nice views...
Older4 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
I got to the trailhead at 10 AM on Saturday and there were only about 3 parking spots left. Parking at the trailhead is very limited and has space for around 10–12 cars. Only park in the designated sp...
Older4 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
Got there about 9am on a thursday and parking lot was half full. Space for about 10 cars. The trail is easy to find and follow except for one point right before the last stretch. It looks like the pat...
Older4 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
Arrived around noon and there were two parking spots left on a Wed. Trail was very dusty. Narrow and slippery in some places. Easy to navigate and I’d say more than half is pretty exposed so bring a h...
Older5 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
A thousand thanks to the Sauer family for keeping this gem accessible! The flowers are beautiful at Sauer's Mountain right now, a great and wide mix of a few early stage (springbeauties, Oregon anemon...
Older5 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
Sure feels like peak bloom for the balsamroot!!! Absolutely incredible. Some lupine mostly about 0.5 mile into the hike. A few paintbrush and phlox here and there too but mostly balsamroot. Got to th...
Older5 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
We dispersed camp close by on Friday night to get to the trail early Saturday morning. We showed up before 7 am and there were only a few spots left!The wildflowers are STUNNING right now. Dare I say ...
Older5 months ago
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
This trail is on private property. The parking lot is small and can only fit about 10 cars at the trailhead, so if there are more than that when you arrive, please find another trail to hike. Parking ...
Central Cascades > Leavenworth Area
First hike of the day was Sauers mountain, I was the first one there arriving at 8:00am. There is an outhouse that I didn’t use. The first part of the hike is on someone’s private property. There are ...