Wilderness · California
Desolation Wilderness
Granite and glacial lakes above Lake Tahoe
TypeWilderness
StateCalifornia
Best seasonSummer & early fall
Don’t missLake Aloha’s granite islands
A compact, stunning wilderness of bare granite and dozens of alpine lakes just west of Lake Tahoe. Accessible enough for a day, wild enough to feel remote.
What to see
- Lake Aloha
- Pyramid Peak
- Half Moon Lake
- Eagle Lake
- Tahoe Rim Trail
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