Desolation Lake

Great weather today! Thank you Jesus! According to the weatherman it was suppose to be a wash-out! It was a great day for hiking!

MILL D NORTH FORK TRAIL

DESCRIPTION: This trail is shared with mountain bikers, joggers, and hikers. A scenic trail with an overlook, stream, wildflowers, forest and meadow. Desolation Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in Big Cottonwood Canyon. There are a couple of steep sections on the trail; but most of the hike is moderate. Hikers have the right-of-way; but it is always good to get off the trail for a mountain bikers.

BIG COTTONWOOD CANYON

ELEVATION GAIN: 1890' 

RATINGS: INTERMEDIATE 

MILEAGE: 3.5 miles to lake. 

GEAR: Make sure you bring plenty of water, jacket, and energy snacks. 

HIKE TIME: Allow 4 1/2 hours to have fun! WATERSHED AREA: No dogs allowed! 

No swimming, no wading, no washing in streams or lakes.

DESOLATION LAKE

RESTROOM: Available at Mill D North Fork. 

DIRECTIONS: Big Cottonwood Canyon begins at Wasatch Blvd, and Fort Union Blvd. in Salt Lake City, UT. Drive 9 miles up the canyon. Trail will be on the left.

 BEAUTIFUL DAY WITH JESUS

TRAIL JUNCTION WITH DOG LAKE