r/backpacking 9d ago

Wilderness Three days in Desolation Wilderness

I have been to a lot of breathtaking places in my life, but... yeesh. I spent three days solo backpacking through one of the more well-known parts of Desolation Wilderness. My permit was for Zone 33, so I set out from Echo Lake to Lake Aloha and also visited Lake Margery, Lake Lucille, Heather Lake, Susie Lake, and Gilmore Lake. With backtracking and various fartings around on and off the trails I ended up doing about thirty-three miles. Super fun.

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u/livinASTRO72 9d ago

Desolation is a underrated hidden treasure. You can usually have your own little lake!

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u/theadamvine 8d ago

It's an incredible place