The Enchantment Lakes in Leavenworth, Washington are a slice of alpine paradise right here in the United States. Crystal-clear blue lakes are surrounded by granite mountains and pine forests carved by glacial activity thousands of years ago. A trip to these clear-water lakes in Washington is a truly magical experience. Come along as we dive right in!
The Enchantment Lakes are an absolutely unparalleled experience, but there's a high physical cost to getting there.
There are no easy trails to get to the lakes, and seeing several in one day is grueling and close to impossible.
The easiest path to the lakes still requires a seven-mile hike reaching 4,400 feet elevation.
And that's just to get to one of these Enchantment Lakes.
The Washington Trails Association says the best way to experience The Enchantment Lakes is by securing a rare overnight pass and taking your time to camp and hike through them.
But a motivated and able hiker can see one lake in and out in a day.
Though getting there may be grueling, there's no parallel to lounging by these pristine, clear waters.
Keep an eye out while you're hiking; this alpine terrain is home to herds of goats who often follow hikers around.
Along your hike to The Enchantment Lakes, you'll encounter all kinds of terrain.
This includes beautiful sprawling meadows, rocky cliffs, and snow-capped mountains. But it will all be worth it for the magic that awaits!
If anything is worth a difficult and extensive hike through alpine mountains, it's The Enchantment Lakes. These otherworldly glacier-created bodies of water have a unique magic difficult to find anywhere else. If you're up for the task (and the mountain goats), you'll be well rewarded with beautiful views on the other side.
For more information, be sure to visit the Washington Trail Association website.
Have you ever been to the Enchantment Lakes in Washington? If so, what was your favorite part? Would you agree that these are among the best Washington lakes? We'd love to read about your experience in the comments section below!
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