Salt Lake Overlook via the Desolation Trail
The Salt Lake Overlook via the Desolation Trail is a moderately challenging route in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This route is a very popular hiking destination and a great spot to see forest wildlife such as moose, deer, and songbirds. Dogs are allowed on this trail but must be kept on leash for the duration of their hike.
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Route Description for Salt Lake Overlook via the Desolation Trail
The Salt Lake Overlook via the Desolation Trail is a super popular hike in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This trail is moderately challenging with a consistent climb up to the overlook. Proper hiking footwear and lots of water are essential for this route. In the winter, traction devices such as microspikes can be a huge help on the slippery sections. This trail gets a lot of traffic year-round, and for good reason, as the views from the top are absolutely breathtaking!
From the trailhead, follow the path heading south to a divide. Take the right hand path and follow the switchbacks up the Desolation Trail to the Salt Lake Overlook.
At the top, take a well-deserved rest and admire the stunning views, before turning around and following the same path back to where you began.
Getting to the Salt Lake Overlook via the Desolation Trail Trailhead
From Wasatch Boulevard, turn east onto Mill Creek Canyon Road. Follow Mill Creek Canyon Road for 5.2 km then park at the pullout on the south side of the road, just past the Church Fork Picnic Area.
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