In short
The Enchantments 2027: lottery applications for the overnight permit should be accepted from Monday, February 15, 2027 to Monday, March 1, 2027. Results are expected on Monday, March 15, 2027. Best season: Quotas from 15 May to 31 October.
Estimated date: Recreation.gov says the lottery is held in February, and it ran from 15 February to 1 March in 2026.To be confirmed once officially announced.
What are the 2027 lottery dates?
- Today
- Feb. 15, 2027 Lottery opens for the overnight permitTime doesn't matter: it's a lottery
- March 1, 2027 Lottery applications close
- March 15, 2027 Lottery results
- Quotas from 15 May to 31 October Best season
What do you book, at what price, with what chances?
| What you book | The overnight permit |
| Your odds in the lottery | ~6% (estimate, a past year) 39,695 applicants for 2,444 lottery places. Core zone: 24 people per day at most, 16 of them through the pre-season lottery.Source: figures from a past year relayed on a hikers' forum. Our calculation: 2,444 permits ÷ 39,695 applications, all zones. to be checked |
| Price | $6 per application, then $5 per person per day (2026)Price taken from the source, with its year. |
What is the route like? from OpenStreetMap
Move your finger or mouse along the curve to read the km and the altitude. Approximate curve, from a terrain model.
Enchantments traverse
28.9 km+2,051 m gain399 m → 2,388 m
Altitude by distanceMin 399 m · max 2,388 m
10 huts, lodges and campsites within 400 m of the route, shown on the 3D map. Length measured along the OpenStreetMap track, one way; elevation gain and altitudes from a terrain model. Approximate figures, check them against the official guide. Tracks © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
The Enchantments on the 3D map Follow the route in 3D, then explore the 62 other trails and races on the map. Open the 3D mapHow do you apply for the lottery, step by step?
- Choose your zonesCore, the most popular, or Colchuck, Snow Lake, Stuart, Eightmile.
- Form a group of 8 at mostOne permit per person per season.
- Apply before March 1, 2027$6 per application, not refunded.
- Results around March 15, 2027Won: $5 per person per day. Leftovers on sale around 1 April.
Don't miss the date
Add the upcoming dates to your calendar: your phone reminds you 1 week before the first one, then the day before each, and on the morning of results day.
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Frequently asked questions
The Enchantments 2027: what is the opening date?
Lottery opens for the overnight permit on Monday, February 15, 2027. Closes on Monday, March 1, 2027. Estimated date: Recreation.gov says the lottery is held in February, and it ran from 15 February to 1 March in 2026. To be confirmed.
Can you hike the Enchantments without a permit?
Yes, as a day hike: the day permit is free and has no quota. The lottery permit is only needed to camp in the zones, from 15 May to 31 October.
How does the Enchantments daily lottery work?
From May to October, you apply the day before on Recreation.gov, with a phone located in the Leavenworth area. 8 Core zone spots per day go to this lottery.
How much does an Enchantments permit cost?
$6 per application, then $5 per person per day if you win (2026).
The Enchantments 2027: when are the lottery results published?
Results are expected on Monday, March 15, 2027.