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2.1 miles
Distance
399 ft
Climb
-174 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
225 ft
Altitude change
11,166 ft
Altitude min
11,166 ft
Altitude start
11,391 ft
Altitude end
2%
Grade
-20.3%
Grade max
28.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
3,245 ft
Distance down
1,381 ft
Distance flat
Desolation Lake Trail Details
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Riding AreaSierra Nevada
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Snow GroomingBackcountry
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Alpine TrailYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
The Desolation Lake Trail leaves the Piute Canyon Trail about halfway between Summit Lake and the Golden Trout Lakes. Travel is through meadow and slabs. The trail passes Lower Desolation Lake and ends at Desolation Lake, the largest lake in Humphreys Basin, and one of the largest natural lakes in the Sierra Nevada.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Directions to desolation-lake-trail trailhead
(37.248130, -118.702200)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desolation Lake Trail
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Where is Desolation Lake Trail located?
Desolation Lake Trail is located in Sierra Nevada, California, United States. It is part of the Sierra Nevada trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.24813, -118.7022.
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How hard is Desolation Lake Trail?
Desolation Lake Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2%.
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What is the elevation gain for Desolation Lake Trail?
Desolation Lake Trail has 399 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 174 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 11,166 ft to 11,466 ft.
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Is Desolation Lake Trail a point to point trail?
Desolation Lake Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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