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jlovelysoul t1_ivcix5x wrote

Love this photo! Our state is so beautiful!

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StHelensWasInsideJob t1_ivdlaez wrote

Is it true they are looking at making even day hikes to Colchuck permit only? This hike is blowing up everywhere, instagram, tik tok, Reddit, and Facebook. I see it everywhere and it gets EXTREMELY crowded. Super happy people are out enjoying nature, but there are cars parked 2 miles from the trailhead.

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know_not_much OP t1_ivds5h3 wrote

I hope they don't. As of now, no permit required for through hike.

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Just_A_Dogsbody t1_ivcw2wk wrote

Those larches...swoon!

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know_not_much OP t1_ivdshda wrote

I love larches. too bad they are so short lived. they last only 2 to 3 weeks.

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WalkinFool t1_ivh10wt wrote

The needles only last that long once they turn yellow. The next wind storm knocks them off. The trees themselves are fine and are not short-lived.

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Momes2018 t1_ivcqod5 wrote

This is so pretty! But I’m going to chime in and say Ilswoot is the most gorgeous!

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MadMcNeal t1_ivg1uga wrote

I've jumped into that lake... Coldest thing I've ever done. 🥶

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shapchao t1_ivcf1cu wrote

Beautiful, which lake is this and is it a recent photo?

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[deleted] t1_ivch8ru wrote

Definitely not recent. The enchantments have had snow for a few weeks or so

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know_not_much OP t1_ivchfe6 wrote

This is on the enchantments trail ... there are so many lakes on the trail that I don't remember the name of this specific one. More than 10 lakes on this trail.

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Visual_Collar_8893 t1_ivct33j wrote

If you have the original image, the EXIF info should have the coordinates of where this photo was taken. You map the exact location where this is on Google Maps. Or, post this in the Washington Hikers & Climbers Facebook group and you'll have an answer.

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matthewjbrady1 t1_ivdfvnb wrote

Sprite lake looking up toward perfection lake. Little Annapurna is just outside the photo on the left.

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highincloudnine t1_ivctc7q wrote

what gorgeous colors

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know_not_much OP t1_ivdsj2m wrote

Yes those are larch trees. they are very beautiful when they turn yellow but they last only 2 or 3 weeks once they become golden/yellow.

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migsmcgee2019 t1_ivd89q1 wrote

How far of a hike to get out to see this? Im a beginner hiker but so pretty!

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honvales1989 t1_ivdfmz3 wrote

It’s about 6 or 7 mi from the Colchuck Lake TH with about 5k gain. The way to Colchuck Lake is about 5 mi, but the you have to hike up Aasgard Pass (about 2k gain in one mile) before you get to the Core Zone. Most people stop at Colchuck Lake, but the effort to make to the Core is totally worth it and it makes Colchuck look meh (I’ve done the hike multiple times and hate the hike from Colchuck Lake to the TH since it’s not too scenic and takes forever on the way back). I think the road is closed for the winter now so you have time to get prepared for next year

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know_not_much OP t1_ivdsebn wrote

Yes this lake is approximately 10 miles away (4500+ ft elevation) from the trailhead. you need to hike another 10 miles to get back to the trailhead.

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