Bottom line: A satellite communicator or PLB of some kind is a great idea for your safety while day-hiking through the Enchantment Lakes, because there is virtually no cell service there.
Except for a few lucky spots for certain mobile carriers, there will be no cell coverage in the Enchantments anywhere along the trail. That means, to be safe and self-reliant, you would need to have a satellite communicator, personal locator beacon (PLB) or other means of calling for help.
The Garmin InReach Mini and InReach Messenger devices are the most popular. There also are several alternatives to the InReach. Look through the options and consider device cost, signup fees, and monthly or annual plan costs.
Don’t use the big red SOS button just because you’re exhausted or it’s getting dark. Poor planning, by itself, isn’t an emergency.
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