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Enchantments Traverse vs Mist Trail

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Enchantments Traverse Mist Trail
Distance 28 km 4 km
Elevation gain 1,410 m 92 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional Local
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best from July to July Best from May to October
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Enchantments Traverse vs Mist Trail: which should you hike?

At 28 km, Enchantments Traverse is the longer route — roughly 24 km more than Mist Trail (4 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Mist Trail is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.