Desolation Trail to Salt Lake Overlook

Description: Explore this 4.8-mile out-and-back trail near Salt Lake City, Utah. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 44 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Area: Central (Salt Lake County)
Length: 4.80
Configuration: Out and Back
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Difficulty: Moderate
Elv. Gain: 1239
Trailhead Elv.: 5785
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Latitude: 40.67
Longitude: -111.63
Notes: Access Information: Trails in the Mill Creek Canyon are closed to bikes on odd-numbered days. Dogs are allowed year-round, but must be leashed on even-numbered days. Dogs can be off leash on odd-numbered days. This is a well maintained trail which climbs by switchback to a viewpoint overlooking Salt Lake City. This section continues up to the Porter Fork pass just below the Porter Fork Trail Junction. The full Desolation Trail trail then continues a total of 18 miles and crosses into Big Cottonwood Canyon along Raymond Ridge to Desolation Lake. Dogs are allowed off leash on odd numbered days and on leash on even numbered days.
Added: 02-25-2024
Updated: 03-03-2024