The best walks and hikes in Desolation Wilderness
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4. Fontanillis Lake loop via Eagle Falls Trail — Eldorado National Forest
18.8km
06:20
780m
780m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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5. Cascade Falls Trail — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
2.25km
00:39
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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