The Enchantments
Central Cascades
As of August 1st, 2026, The Enchantments are clear of significant snow, with only a few small patches remaining in the core zone as of July 17th. The primary concern is trail congestion, with reports from July 18th describing the Stuart Lake trailhead as an "absolute zoo" and the trail to Colchuck Lake as a "conga line." Loose scree on Aasgard Pass remains a challenge, noted on August 1st.
Road conditions are variable; Icicle Road has numerous large potholes as of July 17th, and the road from Snow Lakes to Stuart Trailhead is rough, requiring a shuttle or high-clearance vehicle. Downed trees were prevalent through June, with trail crews clearing much of it by July 22nd. Mosquitoes were severe in mid-June, though reports from July 17th noted a breeze keeping them at bay. Mountain goats are frequently encountered and may block trails.
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LOOKING FOR: small camera (pentax 35-AF) somewhere between miles 12-17 on the traverse (so ~5 miles from snow lakes trailhead). We did not go off trail at all, so I'm hoping its close by. If anyone se...
We parked our car at the Snow Lakes trailhead just minutes before 5:00am on Saturday, 7/18/26. We'd booked a shuttle at 5:00am to take us to Stuart trailhead. We're so thankful we did as the road from...
Fantastic day in the Enchantments! Left Stewart Lake TH around 4:30am. A few other groups left around the same time. Started Aasgard Pass around 7:30am. Nearly our whole climb was blessedly in the sha...
The enchantments are absolutely enchanting. We had the good luck of being able to camp at Colchuck lake and make it our basecamp for exploring the core zone. However, on our way back down from Asguard...
We were also lucky to get permits at Snow Lake for two nights, so we hiked the opposite way most people go and our second day we hiked to Asgard Pass from Snow. This was doable, but it took us all day...
Our main mission this week was to prepare our vault toilets to be extracted via helicopter with the help of helitack crews, so if you see sealed vault toilets on your travels around Colchuck Lake or t...
Started at Snow Lake Trailhead to our first campsite at Nada Lake. Going up was grueling with a heavy pack and best done early in the morning so most of it is in shade. Lots of down trees with one you...
We hiked in from Snow Lakes Trailhead Sunday June 14 and camped 2 nights at Snow Lakes, with a day hike up to the core zone.The mosquitoes at Snow Lakes are absolutely horrible right now -- the worst ...
What a joy to be hiking in the Enchantments. My crew backpacked from Stuart Lake Trailhead to Snow Lake Trailhead May 24-25.Honestly, the best part was climbing up Asgard Pass. A fun scramble and awes...
Hiked in with a party of 6 on a Core Enchantments permit on Thursday, May 21 through Tuesday, May 26. We planned, and completed, a multiple day through hike, starting at the Stuart Lake trailhead. The...
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