Hiking the Enchantments - Central Washington

The Enchantment loop is a 22 mile journey through some of the finest hiking Washington State has to offer. You will encounter over 6400ft of elevation gain and all the while enjoying the views of over 11 glacier carved granite lakes. Your likely to see much wildlife along this most coveted trail. Bring your friends and visit the good life in Washington States most famous hike, The Enchantment Lakes.

I recently had the good fortune to wonder through the Enchantments with Michael "Bird" Shaffer and we found beauty in the mountains. Started off via the Snow Lake Trail-head in the early morning. The plan was to run through the hills and go super light. I brought shorts and a light pack filled with gu. Birdman brought his enthusiasm for life and his winter tights which soon had him sweating heavily. We stopped for a quick layer removal which now had Birdman running shirtless in his under pants but his temperature was under control and we were off for the high hills. I brought my little trusty Canon G9 with me to record some of natures beauty along the way. Here is a view of the Enchantments from Monday the 27th of September, 2010.

The Sleeping Lady welcomes you to the trail-head.

The Leavenworth Valley was once called Icicle by the Native Americans.

Birdman at Nada Lake enjoying the freedom of the hills.

Upper Snow Lake.

Trauma Rib.

One of the many lakes on the Enchantment Plateau.

Golden Larch on the trails.

Natures fashion show and here we have camouflage feathers on white. Goes great with Granite.

Mountain Goats love salt and the only place they can get it is from humans. They will get within a few feet of you.

From Asgard Pass looking into Colchuck Lake.