A still alpine lake in the Enchantments reflecting snow-streaked granite peaks
Photo: laffertyryan · CC BY 2.0 · cropped

Enchantments (Thru-Hike)

Expert Backpack

Leavenworth

Distance
18 mi
Gain
4,500 ft
High point
7,800 ft
Season
Jul–Oct

Best time of year

Peak season now · Best Jul–Oct, peak Sep–Oct

Larches turn gold from late Sept to mid Oct. Aasgard Pass holds snow into July.

Peak In season Out of season This month

Lottery permits only. Alpine lakes, golden larches in fall.

🎫 Permit required 🚫 No dogs

Trailhead weather

63°F

⛅ Overcast

💨 12 mph

🌧️ 4%

☀️ UV 4

Thu

66°

47°

6%

Fri

🌧️

59°

40°

85%

Sat

57°

34°

24%

More photos · 2, by season where the date is known

Turquoise Crystal Lake below McClellan Peak in the Enchantments

Summer · Jul 2009 Turquoise Crystal Lake below McClellan Peak in the Enchantments

Photo: laffertyryan · CC BY 2.0 · cropped 1 / 2