Desolation Lake is truly a peaceful sight to take in. The water is a beautiful blue-green hue, and it is surrounded by towering pines and aspens. The hike here can get pretty full on the weekends, so it’s a good idea to get an early start.

Lisa

July 29, 2024

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Just to your southeast is pretty blue-green Desolation Lake and its fringe of trees. You can run around it for an easy loop, or keep trucking if you're hunting to bag a few peaks.

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1. Big Water Trail to Dog Lake and Desolation Lake — Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

13.1km

04:43

590m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Mill D North Fork Trailhead – Desolation Lake loop from Tom's Hill

12.5km

04:06

600m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Desolation Lake – Dog Lake loop from Park City

23.9km

08:00

1,070m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 2,810 m

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Sunday 8 February

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Location: Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

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Desolation Lake

1. Big Water Trail to Dog Lake and Desolation Lake — Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

2. Mill D North Fork Trailhead – Desolation Lake loop from Tom's Hill

3. Desolation Lake – Dog Lake loop from Park City

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