Bottom line: Most thru hikers in the Enchantments swim at the lower elevation lakes, like Viviane, Snow or Nada Lakes.
Given the best time of year to day hike through the Enchantment Lakes Basin, it can be hot.
Reason enough to take a quick break and jump in a chilly mountain lake. Colchuck is a visitor favorite but you’ll probably be there early in the morning, when it’s cool and dark.
Inspiration Lake is great for afternoon sunbathing, if you have time. Upper Snow Lake and Nada Lake will be the warmest lakes, relatively.
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