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1.3 miles
Distance
146 ft
Climb
-227 ft
Descent
00:14:56
Avg time
-81 ft
Altitude change
8,046 ft
Altitude min
8,233 ft
Altitude max
8,142 ft
Altitude start
8,061 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-32.2%
Grade max
17.4%
Grade min
2,881 ft
Distance climb
3,173 ft
Distance down
807 ft
Distance flat
00:14:56
Avg time

Aloha Desolation Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Desolation Wilderness
    South Lake Tahoe, California
  • Ref Number
    #17E40
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Hiking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #23793 in Hiking [+]
    • #85987 in Trail Running
    • #17713 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

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Aloha Desolation is a 1 mile blue difficulty singletrack trail located near South Lake Tahoe California. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Aloha Desolation located?
      Aloha Desolation is located in Desolation Wilderness, South Lake Tahoe, California, United States. It is part of the Desolation Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.86469, -120.12886.
      ▼ How hard is Aloha Desolation?
      Aloha Desolation is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Aloha Desolation?
      Aloha Desolation has 146 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 227 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,046 ft to 8,233 ft.
      ▼ Is Aloha Desolation a point to point trail?
      Aloha Desolation is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Aloha Desolation?
      Aloha Desolation is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Aloha Desolation?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Aloha Desolation. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Aloha Desolation? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Aloha Desolation are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Aloha Desolation?
      The estimated time to hike Aloha Desolation is approximately 15 minutes. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Aloha Desolation?
      Aloha Desolation is a very popular trail. There have been 112 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 113 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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