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The Enchantments Trail route map
Difficulty: ExpertPoint to Point

The Enchantments Trail

Leavenworth, Washington

23.6 mi

Distance

11,158 ft

Elev. Gain

10h 22m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Enchantments Trail is a point-to-point trail in Wenatchee National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Chelan County, Washington. It is 24 miles long and gains 11,158 feet. The nearest town is Leavenworth, Washington, about 8 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

Snow on Aasgard Pass into summerHidden rocks and creeks under snowAggressive mountain goats

Elevation Profile

Min:408 ft
Max:2,385 ft
Gain:3,401 ft
Loss:4,036 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 408 ft and 2,385 ft across 23.6 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.408 ft1,067 ft1,726 ft2,385 ft0.0 mi5.9 mi11.8 mi17.7 mi23.6 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi1,046 ft
High point8.3 mi2,385 ft
End23.6 mi411 ft

Trail Details

  • No dogs
Route Type
Point to Point

Permit required

Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.

A permit is required for day and overnight use in the Enchantment Permit Area. Day users can get a free, self-issue wilderness permit at one of the three trailheads that enter the Enchantments. Overnight permits are required from May 15 through October 31 and must be obtained in advance through Recreation.gov. Dogs are prohibited in the permit area. Check the Forest Service page for current permit details.

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Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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    Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.

Source of truth

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.

We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Oct 11, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

Highlights

Colchuck LakeAasgard PassLake VivianeLake InspirationSnow LakesCore Enchantments

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