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Desolation Wilderness
26 locals recommend,
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Danielle
April 12, 2019
Hiking. Desolation Wilderness, located west of Lake Tahoe in El Dorado County, may be considered small for a wilderness area at nearly 64,000 acres, but it compensates with dramatic scenery ranging from starkly beautiful granite to cerulean blue alpine lakes. Visitor permits are required year-round for both overnight and day hikes. Its many glacially formed lakes and streams make it one of the most scenic stretches of the Pacific Crest Trail and Tahoe Rim Trail.
Hiking. Desolation Wilderness, located west of Lake Tahoe in El Dorado County, may be considered small for a wilderness area at nearly 64,000 acres, but it compensates with dramatic scenery ranging from starkly beautiful granite to cerulean blue alpine lakes. Visitor permits are required year-round…
Dick & Ulli
December 25, 2018
While the Lake is our front yard, Desolation is our back yard. Great day and overnight hiking.
Cindy
March 15, 2018
Breathless beauty above timberline for both back country winter sports and summer hiking Hikes as easy as a level 2 or 3 can get you up in 2-3 hour to spectacular beauty and pristine high mountain lakes.
Kristina
September 30, 2017
Endless hiking, gorgeous views
Rajiv
March 21, 2016
The absolute most beautiful backpacking and hiking that California has to offer. Breathtaking.
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Location
138 Emerald Bay Road
South Lake Tahoe, CA