Colchuck lake. Thanks everyone, I agree with all of you ;), grisbarr The Leavenworth area has numerous hikes, but Colchuck Lake hike is one of the two gateways to the famous Enchantments goo.gl/fodFj2. Jun 15, 2020 06:47 AM. C P is an excellent example of this kind of hiker. on Print. How many photos did you find? I am a fairly experienced hiker but this hike was challenging for me given the length, temperature and elevation gain. There are just more people here than there was even 10 yrs ago. Seattle, WA 98104. Jun 13, 2020 07:49 PM. This lake is a real butt-kicker hike but an oh so worth-it destination. Honestly, we should all be hiding under our beds in pure fear. It is sanctimonious. on While some of the gripes you have are constructive, they have been played time and again and are well known to land stewards (areas being loved to death, etc). Other vehicles had compacted the snow, making it possible for my car to get up. Subscribe to our free email newsletter for hiking events, news, gear reviews and more. Article and photo by Craig Romano. The hike is hard but not as hard as I expected. Colchuck Lake with Dragontail and Colchuck peaks above. 2.) If he means volunteer for work parties, that doesn't solve the things I'm talking about. Full Enchantments at Tmber.com. No one ever wants to deal with the other side of the equation, which is much more important: demand. Jun 13, 2020 12:58 PM. Douglas S. Squirrel It was my first time in the enchantments and a beautiful November day. The lake is all thawed so we are back to that beautiful aqua sparkling water! Our tax identification number is EIN 91-0900134. Cobalt blue waters beneath a wall of rock and ice. Just let it happen." Colchuck, ricola Good! Jun 13, 2020 02:17 PM. The stuff that gets them that content? Then post a report on the hike. Find a trail that is in danger of being lost, take a pair of clippers and go hike it, clipping brush out at the same time. Bring lots of layers this time of year as you warm up as you ascend but it is very chilly at the lake when you are not moving. They don't care what it takes to maintain trails and trailheads. That's why I stay away. Trip Report By. on I was very nervous about taking my honda civic up this road given what I have heard about its conditions but we braved it and my car made it fine - just had to take our time. Making sure that *anyone* has access to wild lands does not require ensuring *everyone* has access (and not all the time). on Just another tick on the ol' bucket list, forgotten as soon as the next new thing gives them a stab of FOMO. Douglas S. Squirrel Trail Conditions Trail in good condition ... Washington Trails Association 705 2nd Ave, Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98104 (206) 625-1367. Only downside is that the road leading up is very steep and it's extremely bumpy which makes for a slow four miles if you drive a sedan. And it's not the first time. Overall, the icy spots are hard to spot so keep your eyes peeled! on Douglas S. Squirrel “The belief that each of us is the only person in the world despite ample evidence to the contrary” YEP. Colchuck Lake. We  started hiking at 8:40am and reached the lake by noon. Colchuck Lake; Got up to the lot around 9am. It was my first time in the enchantments and a beautiful November day. Elitism doesn't work, not in environmentalism either. I like where your head is at. Put the snowshoes on at the 8 mile trailhead and didn't take them off after that. As this video (reposted by the outmatched Forest Service) shows, people park for miles along the road, creating a one-lane clog. Jun 15, 2020 04:18 PM. I can think of a few off the MLH that make excellent family hikes, but you can't get there in your average paasinger car anymore. Jun 13, 2020 05:35 PM. and focusing on controlling capacity in other areas e.g. Washington Trails Association Colchuck lake. Park at the Stuart Lake trailhead. Lotteries are arbitrary. The Colchuck Lake hike has been on our Pacific Northwest Bucket List ever since we could remember, so we were almost too excited to sleep when we finally decided to do it. The two mindsets (hiking exceptionalism, covid do-nothingism) are related. Road up to Colchuck/Stuart/Eightmile trailhead is gated as of yesterday 11/5. Jun 15, 2020 10:49 AM. Jun 13, 2020 09:04 PM, I feel your pain DS, however, no lottery, rule, closure or virus will solve the core problem which is, as I see it; too many people in the PNW, outdoor retailers who market skill and knowledge with the simple procurement of their products and the cult following of social media. Jun 13, 2020 09:55 AM. (I appreciate your parody of this type of report. 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