Colchuck Lake
Aug 30, 2010
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terpene
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Aug 31, 2010 09:37 AM
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Colchuck Lake
- Region: Central Cascades -- Leavenworth Area
- Agency: Wenatchee - Okanogan National Forest, Leavenworth Ranger District
- Trails: Colchuck Lake (#1599.1)
- Avg Rating: 3.93
One of many vistas along the trail
The Wenatchee Range is one of my favorite areas anywhere in the world, and I’ve explored it extensively from the Teanaway side. But I always wondered what lies on the other, wetter side of Mt. Stuart et al.
Colchuck Lake has been on my list for some time and, time growing short before winter snows begin, I finally made the long drive over Stevens Pass to have a look. I’m duly impressed, but going only to Colchuck Lake just whetted my appetite to see more of the Enchantments.
Not that the lake isn’t beautiful – it is, but looking up toward Asgaard Pass, I could sense the riches to be had on the other side. So I’m planning to go back after the Labor Day madness and get over the hump.
Colchuck Lake is worth a trip in itself as it’s a scenic hike all the way to the lake, with lots of granite ledges featuring mountain vistas along the route.
Some logistics: the gravel road in is mercifully short, but with lots of washboarding. There is plenty of water along the way and no mosquitoes or other bothersome insects to contend with. If you go on a weekend be prepared to deal with lots of company.
Colchuck Lake has been on my list for some time and, time growing short before winter snows begin, I finally made the long drive over Stevens Pass to have a look. I’m duly impressed, but going only to Colchuck Lake just whetted my appetite to see more of the Enchantments.
Not that the lake isn’t beautiful – it is, but looking up toward Asgaard Pass, I could sense the riches to be had on the other side. So I’m planning to go back after the Labor Day madness and get over the hump.
Colchuck Lake is worth a trip in itself as it’s a scenic hike all the way to the lake, with lots of granite ledges featuring mountain vistas along the route.
Some logistics: the gravel road in is mercifully short, but with lots of washboarding. There is plenty of water along the way and no mosquitoes or other bothersome insects to contend with. If you go on a weekend be prepared to deal with lots of company.
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Colchuck Lake
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Dragontail Peak. I don't see the resemblance,but then, I've never seen a dragon either....
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Colchuck Glacier
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