About the hike, how to get permits, different route options, and tons of tips!

You can look through the washington trail association’s page for more information, or recent reviews on all trails.

Keep in mind the trail is always changing, and this is a very remote area.

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The only way to visit the enchantments is by hiking and it is no easy task.

Hiking the enchantments is one of the most memorable pnw experiences.

The enchantments trail stats.

Stuart / enchantments trailhead (but leave a car at the snow lakes trailhead) dog friendly?

My trips on the enchantments thru hike in this otherworldly landscape were all.

The best way to hike the enchantments, washington in one day if you didn't get a permit.

Northwest forest pass or america the beautiful pass.

Gained, 6,000 feet lost.

It will make you feel like you're in a completely different world.

Plus, a complete pacing guide and pack list.

Located in the alpine lakes wilderness of washington state, this is a wonderland of alpine lakes, jagged mountains, and waterfalls.

The enchantments is a slice of hiking paradise.

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Thru hike (one way) difficulty:

Detailed guide to hiking the enchantments in washington:

The enchantments, one of the most beautiful, most protected ecosystems in wa state.

To start, let’s break down the key parts of the enchantments through hike so you can get an idea for what it is.

Hike at a glance.