Comments on: Enchantment Lakes Backpacking Guide

By: Dave Collins

Dave Collins — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 22:05:13 +0000

In reply to Kevin.

Thanks Stout! I've made that Snow Lakes slog a few times and it's not all that bad. Thanks for the update on the closure. Have a great hike buddy! Let me know how it goes.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 19:46:11 +0000

DC,

Great post man! I wish I had this the first time I did the hike. I'm not looking forward to slog in from the Snow Lakes Trailhead, but the other way is closed until 10/31/17.

Cheers,
Stout

By: Dave Collins

Dave Collins — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 22:53:11 +0000

In reply to Kevin.

Hi Kevin, that depends on the year, but not usually unless you're prepared for winter camping, snow travel, and possible winter storms. That said, every year is different, so I'd recommend checking the weather and current conditions closer to your trip. Hope that helps!

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 03:49:24 +0000

Is it possible to hike this through in mid November?

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 23:39:21 +0000

I have a permit for the Caroline Zone and will try for a walk-on to better zones at the Ranger Station the the day before our trip. That being said, how far could one get into the other zones on day hikes from the Caroline Zone?

By: Geneva B Slaughter

Geneva B Slaughter — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 04:34:47 +0000

We got a pass for the Stuart zone and don't hear much about it. Can we camp at lake Stuart and hike over the pass and back the next day or should we go to horseshoe lake? It wasn't what we were hoping for but am just happy we got a pass. Also... can we go to the walk-in an try and get a snow lakes pass even though we already have one for another zone? Thanks!

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 00:54:38 +0000

Hello! I'm heading out on Sunday and was planning on doing Stuart to Snow with packs. How challenging will hiking Asgard be with packs and the run off? We were planning on keeping it a short day around 4 miles. Appreciate the post and your insight!

By: Elise

Elise — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 02:43:39 +0000

Hello! This article is GREAT thanks so much for posting. We have a permit for June 8-12, camping in Snow Lakes. Planning to stay at Nada Lake the first night, and Snow lakes the second 2 nights with a dayhike up to the Core on day 3. Do we need snowshoes and ice axes this time of year, or can we get away with microspikes and hiking poles? Any other tips about that climb are appreciated. Cheers!

By: Dave Collins

Dave Collins — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 18:00:45 +0000

In reply to Lucas Verret.

Hi Lucas, I think that's a great plan. The hike to Little Annapurna is strenuous, but doable. I'd recommend starting out early in the morning. There will be a small amount of off-trail travel, but the route is generally easy to follow, especially when the weather is clear. Once you start your climb up Little Annapurna, there is a loose trail that's easy to follow. As far as other day hike destinations, there are many lakes to explore along the main path and you could also walk up to aasgard pass for a very pretty view. Hope that helps!

By: Lucas Verret

Lucas Verret — Wed, 31 May 2017 02:16:48 +0000

Hi Dave, great write-up! I got a permit for June 16th in the snow zone and will be leaving June 18th. The plan is to hike to snow lake the first day and set camp. The second day I was planning on doing a day hike to little annapurna and returning to camp at snow lake. Do you have any details on how strenuous or long of a day hike from snow lakes to little annapurna would be? It looks like the trail ends and it is a scramble up to little annapurna. Also, do you have any other recommendations for day hikes from Snow Lake? Thank you!