Desolation Wilderness Area
The 63,500-acre Desolation Wilderness located in California's Eldorado National Forest contains many small streams and about 150 lakes. Elevations within the wilderness range from 6,500 to over 10,000 feet. Alpine timber and flora abound. Read More »
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Articles & Advice on Desolation Wilderness Area
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- Weekend Wanderlust
- Desolation Wilderness
- Best Base Camps
- Aloha Lakes Area (California)
- Desolation Wilderness
- Hiking Journal
- Regional Guide
- Hiking - Tahoe
- Weekend Backpacker San Francisco
- Hot Bay Area Overnighters
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Parks Near Desolation Wilderness Area
- Emerald Bay State Park, CA (4.9 mi.)
- D L Bliss State Park, CA (5.2 mi.)
- Cathedral Lakes Trail, CA (6.6 mi.)
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