About this place

This is a major trailhead which provides access to the Stuart Lake Trail #1599 and the Colchuck Lake Trail #1599A within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness and the unique Enchantments Permit Area. Permits are required for overnight use within the Enchantments Permit Area of the Alpines Lakes Wilderness. Overnight use permits are availble through recreation.gov and are required from May 15 to October 31. Day use permits are free and self-issued at the trailhead. A fee is charged. From Leavenworth, WA, follow US-2 West for 0.8 mile, then turn left onto Icicle Road for about 8.5 miles. Turn left on Forest Road 7600,then stay right on Forest Road 7601. Follow Forest Road 7601 for about 4 miles to the trailhead.