The Enchantments are broken up into five zones ... if you’re set on the core zone, you can hike into the core zone during the daytime. Both require big climbs from the camping areas into ...

A permit to the Core Zone is the most sought-after ... If you're feeling extra-adventurous, it's possible to thru-hike the entire Enchantments in one day, though it's a grueling, 20-mile trek ...

The Enchantments in Washington offers a challenging hike with pristine beauty and limited crowds. Obtaining an overnight ...

Experienced hikers in the Pacific Northwest rave about the Enchantments, an alpine paradise of crystal-blue lakes and glacier-carved granite peaks. The hike through the core Enchantments zone ...

The daily lottery issues one permit each for the Colchuck, Stuart, Snow Lakes and Eightmile/Caroline zones, while eight people can be allotted for the Core Enchantment Zone. Walk-up permits are ...

He and Yerkes planned to hike the 18 miles through the Enchantments core zone — dappled with alpine lakes — in a single day, so Delahunty could fly home in time to make it to work the next day.