“There are areas that are just as beautiful as the Enchantments that don’t require permits. You just need to do a little homework.” The Washington Trails Association’s Hike Finder Map (wta ...

and surrounded by jagged peaks lies a backpacker's dream: a glacier-carved granite valley filled with pristine blue lakes, sparse colorful larches and abundant wildlife. To reach this magical ...

Backpackers planning a trek into the Enchantment Lakes area of the Alpine ... For example, backpacking the classic Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainier requires sending applications by letter ...