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  1 0 The peak window for larches varies year to year depending on weather / moisture, but is usually mid-October. The best way to track the progress of larches is to keep an eye on hikers' trip reports at Washington Trails Association's website, wta.org: http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports There aren't any reports that I can see of larches yet; it's too early. Larches are pretty high in elevation, so the best viewing is done by hiking up to them. The Enchantment Lakes Basin is one of the best hikes in the state for larches if you time it right. Carne Mountain st Stevens Pass has a big stand of larches. Lake Ann / Maple Pass Loop off the North Cascades Highway is one of the easier hikes to see larches. See this piece on Fall Color Hikes at wta.org: http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/seasonal-hikes/fall-destinations/copy_of_fall-hikes Northwest TripFinder answered in Regional Trips 7 months ago | Report 2 comments by capicola and Northwest TripFinder… 0 0 Awesome. Thank you! I've been told the Enchantments are limited-access and carefully permitted; does that ease up as the summer season recedes in the distance? capicola commented 7 months ago | Report 0 0 The permits for overnight camping up there DO ease up after Labor Day (and they run a lottery system for additional permits every morning at the local ranger station) but you don't need a permit for a day hike. Note, this is a difficult hike though, and hiking there in October carries some additional risk in the way of possible snow. Northwest TripFinder commented 7 months ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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