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Wasatch Crest Trail – Desolation Lake loop from Summit House

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Wasatch Crest Trail – Desolation Lake loop from Summit House

Hard

3.4

(12)

51

riders

Wasatch Crest Trail – Desolation Lake loop from Summit House

03:44

35.4km

1,140m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Restaurant

1

1.93 km

Shadow Lake

Highlight • Lake

Shadow Lake is a surprisingly quiet, peaceful destination, despite the popularity of this area with both hikers and mountain bikers.

Tip by

2

5.23 km

View of Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

climbing is over, time to see around. Sometimes, snow is there

Tip by

3

8.31 km

Wasatch Crest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Wasatch Crest Trail is a classic route that takes you from the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon down into Mill Creek Canyon. This high-alpine trail is renowned for its breathtaking 360-degree views.

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4

12.5 km

Desolation Lake

Highlight • Lake

Desolation Lake is truly a peaceful sight to take in. The water is a beautiful blue-green hue, and it is surrounded by towering pines and aspens. The hike here can …

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B

35.4 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

9.26 km

6.15 km

3.18 km

1.77 km

Surfaces

13.5 km

10.8 km

10.2 km

631 m

222 m

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Highest point (3,010 m)

Lowest point (2,220 m)

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Wednesday 7 October

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8°C

17 %

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