To the left of Dragontail is Aasgard Pass, the climb that serves as the unbelievably steep shortcut to the Enchantments. Nov 22, 2016 - Note: The road leading to the trailhead may be closed during the winter and will add 8 miles to your overall trip. Hiked on 11/8. There is a little snow on the trail, gaiters are recommended. Bring layers as the weather at the lake can change drastically in minutes. Tiene un lago y es calificado como difícil. NW Forest pass is required. We didn't wear our spikes but had them with us. There is a NO PARKING restriction for the entirety of Road 7601, from the start at Icicle Road 7600 to its terminus at Stuart Lake Trailhead. 6. IG @ nimitpatel_ I posted photo of the assignment. The trail was in good condition but icy for the last 1-1.5 miles to the top. Sadly Forest Road 7601 was closed when we tried to go today (11/12) may be closed for the season. The trail seems to end at a broad granite face overlooking the lake. We knew we wanted to arrive at sunrise, so after some hiking time estimates and driving times, we realized we had a shocking 12:30 am wakeup call ahead of us. The views are so beautiful! Many people going uphill welcome the opportunity to pause and let a downhill person go first. Layer up and bring a hat/gloves as it gets pretty chilly on top. Otherwise, just take it slow. Good hiking boots helped and for me micro spikes were not needed. Some people are looking down at the trail so as not to fall and don’t see an oncoming hiker until you are 5 ft away from each other. So don’t get your panties in a twist just because the uphill hiker doesn’t always pass first. I used one hiking pole which with the spikes made the hike a lot better. The road driving up was a little rough. I honestly felt great on the way up - perhaps the adrenaline of seeing the lake. After the walk through the woods, you will cross the creek on a bridge before beginning the first real incline of the hike. Once you hit the first bridge, there is significantly more snow, most of it on the trail. Please remember there are people with different skill levels and athletic ability. This is a challenging hike with beautiful scenery in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area of Washington State. Length 11.7 miElevation gain 2982 ftRoute type Out & back trail has slippery frost and ice near the top and spikes were great. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from May until October. This is by far the hardest hike I ever did. Toilets available at the trail head. But there were a couple of slick spots. No snow on trail until the very end and even then, it was just a trace. Please note that it's a heavily ticketed and towed area so be sure to park properly. Colchuck Lake via Stuart Lake Trail ist ein 9 Meilen langer, stark besuchter Hin- und Rückweg in der Nähe von Leavenworth, Washington. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. It’s much colder than trailhead. You will have a few areas with views perfect for photo opportunities on your way to the lake. Immediately across the lake is the imposing massif of Dragontail Peak. Explorer les randonnées les plus populaires dans ma liste colchuck lake avec des cartes de sentiers et des indications routières préparées à la main ainsi que des avis détaillés et des photos de randonneurs, de campeurs et d'amoureux de la nature comme vous. This alpine lake is accompanied by the twin spires of Dragontail Peak and Colchuck Peak at the far end of the lake. After the junction to colchuck the gain starts to steepen and at 1 mile from the lake it gets rooty and very steep, but at least it's in shade. Colchuck Lake via Stuart Lake Trail is a 9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Leavenworth, Washington that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Today’s conditions were mostly fine with patches of ice and slippery surfaces that I slipped on and saw numerous people slip on. Use poles. Length 9 miElevation gain 2283 ftRoute type Out & back Started around 1130 & back to car around 1830. At the time in august it was perfect, the trail condition was a great intro to what is now what I consider my favorite alpine forest I’ve hiked into since being in Washington. There is a $5 cash for park fee unless you have the NW Forest Pass. At the time in august it was perfect, the trail condition was a great intro to what is now what I consider my favorite alpine forest I’ve hiked into since being in Washington. After a series of rocky switch backs you will reach the trail junction for Stuart, and Colchuck lakes. 11/2 Monday. This map was created by a user. The Sapphire Lake In Washington That’s Devastatingly Gorgeous. It wasn’t icy/snowy enough to put on the spikes we brought. I’d recommend going earlier because now that the sun sets so early, hiking back in the dark wasn’t my favorite. It wasn’t icy/snowy enough to put on the spikes we brought. We went very slow and encountered only seven other cars at the parking area when we arrived. The nearest higher peak is Dragontail Peak, 0.49 mi (0.79 km) to the east, and Argonaut Peak lies 0.9 mi (1.4 km) to the southwest. Cold, so multi layers help. Bring lots of water and snacks no matter what time of year you go. The climb remains pretty consistent rocky, and with tree roots but manageable. Bring lots of water and snacks no matter what time of year you go. On both my joints and my mind. Colchuck Lake Trail starts at Stuart Lake trailhead off of Forest Service Road 7601, which can be accessed from Icicle Creek Road. Hiked 11/7. But around the junction for Stuart/Colchuck, it started to get icy. First of all - the gate to the trailhead closes on Monday 11/9 so if you don’t want to walk up the road and add those miles to an already difficult hike - this Sunday is your last chance! The Enchantments, with its granite peaks, pristine lakes and jaw-dropping views, is definitely one of them. Please remember there are people with different skill levels and athletic ability. 11/2 Monday. It was worth it though! Many layers and gloves highly recommended. great views! (Seems obvious but we noticed many others were a bit under prepared). Once you reach Colchuck lake, you will be rewarded with beautiful views of the blue/green lake with the peaks towering behind it. Some parts down are steep so they would have been super helpful. As stated below, road to trailhead closes on 11/9, and would add 8 (boring) miles to the total. The Colchuck Glacier which lies on the northeast slopes of the peak melts into Colchuck Lake. It wasn’t such that you need microspikes but poles were helpful. 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