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Utah
5.9 mi
Distance
1,652 ft
Gain
2h 48m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Desolation
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Desolation Trail offers a moderately challenging 5.93-mile hike with nearly 1,700 feet of elevation gain through the scenic Desolation region of Utah. This trail features steady climbing through varied terrain, rewarding hikers with expansive views and a sense of remote wilderness. The name reflects the stark, rugged landscape characteristic of this area.
Big Water
~1 min drive
Steep 2.65-mile desert climb with 1,332 ft elevation gain near Big Water.
Mid Millcreek
~2 min drive
Steady climb through Millcreek Canyon with forest and mountain views.
Mill D North Fork
~2 min drive
Moderate 5.2-mile canyon hike with 2,193 ft elevation gain near Mill D.
Alexander Basin
~4 min drive
Moderate 6-mile alpine basin hike with 3,000 ft elevation gain.
Little Water
~2 min drive
Steep 2.78-mile trail with 1,122 ft gain near Little Water, Utah.
Ridge
~4 min drive
Steep 1.23-mile ridge climb with 1,126 ft elevation gain.
Days Fork
~5 min drive
Steady 3-mile climb gaining 1,426 ft in Utah's scenic foothills.
Bowman Fork
~7 min drive
Moderate 8-mile Wasatch climb with 3,459 ft elevation gain.
Mill a Basin
~2 min drive
Steep alpine basin hike with 1,506 ft gain over 2.48 miles.
Great Western Trail
~4 min drive
Scenic 3.1-mile trail with 803 ft gain through Utah backcountry.
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