Start
3404 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
37.26, -118.70 · rel 19070316
37.26, -118.70 · rel 19070316
Desolation Lake Trail
3,2 km from start to finish .
California · 37.26°N ·
118.70°W
3,2km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Remote
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
3404 m
–
3488 m
0 km
1,6 km
3,2 km
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
3432 m elevation
Halfway
3427 m elevation
Three quarters
3449 m elevation
Finish
3479 m elevation
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Desolation Lake Trail is 3.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Desolation Lake Trail takes approximately 49 min to complete.
No, Desolation Lake Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Desolation Lake Trail starts near coordinates 37.2481, -118.7022.
Desolation Lake Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.