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Washington
Desolation Trail
2.1 mi
Distance
4,211 ft
Gain
1h 45m
Time
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Inside Ross Lake National Recreation Area
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 4,211 ft
- Elevation loss
- 4,211 ft
- Highest point
- 1,861 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,650 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
Desolation Trail is a 4.14-mile out-and-back hike in Washington with 4,211 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 1,861 feet.
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