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Wasatch Crest Trail – Desolation Lake loop from Solitude Mountain Resort

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Wasatch Crest Trail – Desolation Lake loop from Solitude Mountain Resort

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4.9

(5188)

8,980

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Wasatch Crest Trail – Desolation Lake loop from Solitude Mountain Resort

02:51

25.9km

900m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.56 km

View of Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

climbing is over, time to see around. Sometimes, snow is there

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10.6 km

Wasatch Crest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Wasatch Crest Trail is a classic route that takes you from the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon down into Mill Creek Canyon. This high-alpine trail is renowned for its breathtaking 360-degree views.

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14.9 km

Desolation Lake

Highlight • Lake

Desolation Lake is truly a peaceful sight to take in. The water is a beautiful blue-green hue, and it is surrounded by towering pines and aspens. The hike here can …

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21.3 km

Mill D North Fork Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

Mill D North Fork Trailhead off of Big Cottonwood Canyon Road has great views of the peaks in the Mount Olympus Wilderness without even dipping into the trail.

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25.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

4.26 km

3.46 km

2.85 km

677 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

5.87 km

5.68 km

1.64 km

222 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (3,010 m)

Lowest point (2,220 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 25 June

20°C

11°C

61 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Wasatch Crest Trail – Desolation Lake loop from Solitude Mountain Resort

View of Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Wasatch Crest Trail

Desolation Lake

Mill D North Fork Trailhead

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