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Desolation Lake Route
Trail
1.8 mile
3.0 kilometer
point to point
Ascent
Easy
Elevation
Ascent:
958'
292 m
Descent: -18' -6 m
High: 9,235' 2,815 m
Low: 8,285' 2,525 m
Grade
Avg Slope: 10% (6°)
Max Slope: 20% (12°)
Avalanche risk for Nov 26, 2017: Low
Generally safe avalanche conditions. Watch for unstable snow on isolated terrain features. Natural and human-triggered avalanches unlikely.
Full forecast for UAC: Salt Lake — Brought to you by UT Avalanche Center
Weather
Unknown
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“The way to Desolation Lake.”
— Abandoned User
Description
This area is breathtaking, and an easy skin at an easy grade. Watch out for moose.
Once at the lake, there are many options, but this place is much more avalanche-prone than its neighboring Powder Park Route area.
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Contacts
Land Manager: USFS - Uinta, Wasatch & Cache National Forests Office
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