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Desolation Peak Trail

Summits Desolation Peak
5,110 ft of climbing

6.6 mi of trails · 5,110 ft climb · 6,094 ft high point

Washington · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

Desolation Peak Trail reaches Desolation Peak and Ross Lake in a 6.6 mi trail network, climbing 5,110 ft.

Elevation

5,110 ft of gain and 593 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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8.0 mi from the trailhead
Hozomeen Campground
Campground

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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Ross LakeDestination
Desolation PeakDestination

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 6.6 mi
Shape: Trail network
Gain: 5,110 ft
Descent: 593 ft
High point: 6,094 ft
Low point: 1,618 ft
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: Washington
Camps within 15 mi: 8
Trailhead: 48.8758° N · 121.0191° W

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8.0 mi from the trailhead

Hozomeen Campground

Campground

12.6 mi from the trailhead

Gorge Lake Campground

Campground

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today72°49°Mostly Sunny
Tue63°45°Partly Sunny
Wed60°45°Partly Sunny
Thu59°45°Light Rain Likely
Fri52°40°Light Rain Likely
Sat57°41°Slight Chance Light Rain
Sun56°43°Chance Light Rain

Today: Mostly Sunny · wind 2 to 7 mph SSE

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