ONE OF THE BEST AREAS TO HIKE NEAR LEAVENWORTH WASHINGTON: HORSESHOE LAKE VIA STUART LAKE TRAIL

Leavenworth Washington is host to many incredible hiking opportunities. The nearby Enchantments rightly deserve mostly if not all the glory and attention. The Enchantments is a region within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area of Washington state's Cascade Mountain Range. Horseshoe Lake is definitely an unknown alpine lake in the Leavenworth area and rarely sees many visitors. If you are looking to get away from the numerous hikers attempting the Enchantments Loop then look no further than the hike up to Horseshoe Lake. This secretly situated alpine lake sits below Mount Stuart in the Stuart Range just minutes from Leavenworth. Horseshoe Lake via the Stuart Lake Trailhead is a perfect alternative to the popular and consistently overcrowded Colchuck Lake in the Enchantments Loop. The trailhead from Horseshoe Lake is the Stuart Lake Trailhead. Follow the trail around and past Stuart Lake and continue through blown down trees and a beautiful mountain meadow up towards the cirque in which Horseshoe Lake sits. There are plenty of places to camp or just enjoy the beautiful surrounding glacial tipped mountains of the Stuart Range in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
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[@TheMountainMatt]

Check out this video here from the Leavenworth, Washington area 👉🏼 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKTbZXx8e8ajkM0

[@TheWanderingWulfs]

We're loving all your Washington videos! The Enchantments are on our list to visit. They look amazing! This looks like a great hike, too. Gorgeous views! 🏔

[@TheMountainMatt]

You’ll absolutely love the Enchantments! Thanks for watching! Got a load more Washington vids coming in the next few months 😁

[@nationalparksprincess3216]

This is such a beautiful area! I enjoyed the footage of your families experience! Stunningly beautiful up there!

[@TheMountainMatt]

Thank you so much! We're having a blast the past few years 😁 cheers!

[@TrekkingTheRockies]

I've watched many of your videos and just love your amazing adventures. I can hear in your voice how passionate you are while in such magnificent scenery. I feel the same way while trekking many trails throughout Northern Colorado. So happy to see a family that hikes together too!

[@TheMountainMatt]

Thanks so much Vickie! I’m glad you’re watching them 😁 I can’t imagine the beautiful stuff you’ve seen living out there in Colorado! I have my eye on some amazing places in Colorado that I want to tackle! Sometimes I can’t believe how blessed I am that my entire family will do this stuff with me.

[@TrekkingTheRockies]

@@TheMountainMatt I can tell you really research your routes. I do the same. If you ever are looking for first hand experience for Northern Colorado, just reach out. You are a higher class climber than me but I've hiked to many high alpine lakes. I did 703 miles & over 140,000 ft. of elevation gain last year, 2023. I didn't get to do as many new, first time hikes as I'd hoped in 2023. I solo hike a lot and save the new adventures for when my husband can join me. We live near RMNP and summer months are just so crowded but I know remote area that not too many people get to. The whole reservation system is nuts too but you can enter the park without a reservation as long a its way before 5am. Looking forward to your family adventures this year.

[@TheMountainMatt]

Thanks again Vicki! We cut our teeth out in RMNP going up to Sky Pond a bunch of years ago! Absolutely loved it even with the amount of people. I'd definitely go into the park super early to beat the crowds next time we go 👍🏼 Have a great upcoming season out there in the mountains! So excited to share the next bunch of videos with everyone! Cheers!

[@angeedraper]

Cool area. Would have enjoyed a bit more video of the lake.

[@TheMountainMatt]

Thanks for the feed back 😁 I'd love to capture more when we go out but the ladies get kinda testy if I film to much 🤣 I gotta play my cards right

[@angeedraper]

Wise choice.

[@briantodd4887]

Curious if any permits are needed? I’m looking for some permit free hikes in that area and some blm/ nat forest to car camp on this summer. Looks like a beautiful place to hike! Kudos!

[@TheMountainMatt]

The parking situation sucks up there so research that for sure. I can’t remember the exact permit situation for that area but I don’t think you need a permit for day hiking but definitely need one for backpacking.

[@unjarredoutdoors5513]

Enjoyed the grind brotha, wouldn't mind joining one of these hikes on trail with yea, right up my ally. The more suck the better. Never know what's under the next rock. . .

[@TheMountainMatt]

It's hard to find people who like to suffer 🤣

[@unjarredoutdoors5513]

I agree. It's like turning rocks at the beach ​@TheMountainMatt

[@brandonkoch3852]

Ive been camping up that way. Depending on the year.the tics can be horrible.tics can be horrible in all the north cascades.you ever deal with having to pull them suckers off after your hikes up there?

[@TheMountainMatt]

We didn't have any problem then with the ticks. We were there in late September the year before so I think we've missed tick season, thank God.

[@henryhueffed4904]

Nice hiking scenery, however I always have to wonder why so many hiking KZbinrs have to score their films with wierd Techno Music that has nothing to do with the natural surroundings? Just saying...

[@TheMountainMatt]

Different strokes for different folks

[@henryhueffed4904]

I do like the films though!

[@TheMountainMatt]

I'm glad you like the vids. I wish the music choice resonated with you more. Cheers.