11.7 mi
Distance
3,681 ft
Elev. Gain
5h 23m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Lake Stuart and Colchuck Lake Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
United States Forest Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,046 ft |
| High point | 7.8 mi | 1,711 ft |
| End | 11.7 mi | 1,046 ft |
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Permit required
Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.
A day-use wilderness permit is required in the Enchantment Permit Area, which includes the Colchuck Lake Trail. Day-use permits are free and self-issued at any of the three trailheads that enter the Enchantments. Overnight use needs an advance reservation permit from May 15 through October 31.
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Leavenworth, WA · about 8 mi away
- County:
- Chelan County, WA
- Jurisdiction:
- Wenatchee National Forest · United States Forest Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Dispersed Site near 47.5240, -120.8229
0.3 mi away · WA
FS Road 7601 Dispersed
1.2 mi away · WA
Dispersed Site near 47.5042, -120.8406
1.9 mi away · WA
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2.1 mi away · WA
Dispersed Site near 47.4975, -120.8341
2.2 mi away · WA
Dispersed Site near 47.4966, -120.8345
2.3 mi away · WA
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