Desolation Trail - Salt Lake City, UT

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Desolation Trail


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Desolation Trail runs east and west from Thayne Canyon in Mill Creek Canyon to Desolation Lake in Big Cottonwood Canyon. It offers a variety of terrain in each section of the trail. There are many trails that access the Desolation Trail allowing for many different hikes.

There are sections of the Desolation Trail that enter into the Mount Olympus Wilderness. Other sections are available for mountain biking as well as hikers and horses. Sections of the Desolation Trail that are in Big Cottonwood Canyon are in Salt Lake City watershed. Watershed restrictions apply and are enforced when you cross the ridge into Big Cottonwood Canyon.

It is not uncommon to see snakes on this trail. During the spring and fall, snakes tend to be out during the daytime when the sun is out. During the heat of summer, snakes hang out in the mornings and evenings when it's cooler. Snakes are easy to avoid if you are cautious and watch out for them.