Saturday, August 12, 2017

DESOLATION LAKE


DESCRIPTION:  The trailhead is at MILL D NORTH FORK up Big Cottonwood Canyon.   After hiking 2 miles the trail splits, Dog Lake on the right and Desolation Lake on the Left.  A new switchback has replaced the steep section.   
Further up the trail, there is a new upper trail to Dog Lake.
Take a walk around beautiful Desolation Lake and enjoy.

RATINGS: INTERMEDIATE
MILEAGE: 8 miles
ELEVATION GAIN: 1965'
HIKE TIME: Allow 4 1/3 hours for fun
RESTROOM at Mill D South Fork 



NO DOGS allowed in Big Cottonwood Canyon
MOUNTAIN BIKES are allowed on the trail all days.
GEAR:  Water, sunscreen, sunglasses, jacket, camera, sack lunch, energy snacks, hiking pole, etc.
BACKPACKING: Camp 200' away from lakes, trails and steams and 100' from other campsites.  Bring a camp stove.
DIRECTIONS: Drive 9.2 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon.



ENJOY LIFE WITH JESUS!




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