Trip
Alpine Scramble - Witches Tower/South Face
Very long, strenuous scramble to an airy summit with great views of the Enchantments
- Sat, Jul 7, 2018
- Seattle Alpine Scrambling
- Scrambling
- Adults
- Strenuous 5, Technical 5
- Challenging
- Mileage: 13.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 5,500 ft
- 2 (6 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Lake Stuart Trailhead 4:45am
We will begin hiking at 5am. Plan on sleeping at or near the trailhead. The approach is long and challenging up Aasgard Pass to the base of the tower. The scramble itself is very exposed. This is an excellent rock scramble.
Route/Place
Witches Tower/South Face
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Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
USGS Enchantment Lakes
Green Trails The Enchantments No. 209S - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Helmet
- Mountaineering Boots
- Ice Axe
Trip Reports