How long is Colchuck Lake?

8 miles, out & back, with about 2,280 feet of elevation gain — roughly 3 hr 48 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Colchuck Lake?

It's rated Hard. a turquoise lake below the Enchantments

Where is Colchuck Lake?

Colchuck Lake is in Washington. a turquoise lake below the Enchantments

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Colchuck Lake

Washington

Distance8 mi

Est. time~3 hr 48 min

Elevation gain↗ 2,280 ft

RouteOut & back

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Colchuck Lake is a hard 8-mile out & back hike in Washington with about 2,280 ft of elevation gain. a turquoise lake below the Enchantments.

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