Desolation Wilderness
National parkUSA
Desolation Wilderness
National park · USA
Description
Glacially polished granite wilderness of lakes and bare peaks just southwest of Lake Tahoe. One of the most heavily used wilderness areas in the country, crossed by the Pacific Crest Trail.
Key facts
Desolation Wilderness is in California.
- Region
- California
- Area
- 259 km²
- Established
- 1969
- Nearest hut
- Angora Lakes Resort · 11 km, staffed
- Trailhead
- 9.4 km
- Nearest village
- Strawberry · 14 km