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Enchantments Traverse

Enchantments Traverse — the trail guide

The Enchantments Traverse is a 28.9 km trek in United States, typically walked in 1–2 days, with 1523 m of total ascent. It rates Expert on our published rubric (53 m of gain per km, topping out at 2384 m).

The Enchantments Traverse is an 18-mile point-to-point crossing of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness near Leavenworth, Washington. Hikers come for the larch-gold autumns and raw alpine scenery — a car shuttle between the two trailheads is essential.

Quick facts

Distance28.9 km
Total ascent1523 m
Typical duration1–2 days
Difficulty (computed)Expert
Steepness53 m gain per km
High point2384 m
CountryUnited States
RegionUnited States

Difficulty is computed from gain-per-km and maximum altitude on a published rubric, identically for every trail in the catalogue — so an "Expert" here means the same thing everywhere on DirtbagMaps.

Elevation profile

Low point 409 m · high point 2384 m · 1523 m total ascent over 28.9 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 1038 m elevation. These are gridded historical estimates, not observations from every stage and not a forecast. They cannot show current snowpack, river levels, fire restrictions, closures or whether a pass is safe.

MonthAvg highAvg lowAvg precip
Jan-4°195 mm
Feb-4°156 mm
Mar-3°95 mm
Apr67 mm
May15°44 mm
Jun19°44 mm
Jul25°12°12 mm
Aug25°13°16 mm
Sep19°42 mm
Oct12°111 mm
Nov-1°166 mm
Dec-5°200 mm

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Enchantments Traverse?

The Enchantments Traverse is 28.9 km, and most hikers complete it in 1–2 days. Total elevation gain is 1523 m.

How difficult is the Enchantments Traverse?

It rates Expert on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 53 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 2384 m. The rubric classifies every trail from gain-per-km and maximum altitude, so ratings are comparable across the whole catalogue.

Can this climate table tell me when the Enchantments Traverse is open or safe?

No. The table contains historical ERA5 averages, not a forecast or a report of snow, flooding, fire, closures or route condition. Check the responsible land manager and a current local forecast before departure.

Where is the Enchantments Traverse?

In United States. The route starts near 47.528, -120.821 — the interactive 3D map above shows the full line, and the planner splits it into daily stages.

Can I get the GPX and plan daily stages?

Yes. Open the trail in the DirtbagMaps planner to drag the elevation profile into daily stages, see huts and accommodation along the corridor, and export a per-day GPX for your watch or GPS.

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