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California
2.6 mi
Distance
304 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Eldorado National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Aloha Desolation
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Aloha Desolation is a short and accessible alpine trail offering stunning high-elevation views with minimal elevation gain. This 2.6-mile route showcases the stark beauty of California's high country, with expansive vistas and sparse, windswept terrain characteristic of the desolation zone. Perfect for hikers seeking alpine scenery without the commitment of a longer summit push.
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Half Moon Lake Trail
~3 min drive
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~4 min drive
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~2 min drive
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