Trailing Ahead : Adventures in Hiking Utah

We hiked to Desolation Lake the same day as Dog Lake. They are both spurs off the same trail in our guide, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Salt Lake City.This was a much more beautful and serene lake than Dog Lake, with crystal clear water . . . perfect for a swim (except swimming isn't allowed). As we traversed around the lake, every time we passed a bush or tree the mosquitos would venture out and try to get us, but we just kept moving and stayed in the sun as much as possible. There is a possible campsite not far from the lake, but I wonder if at dusk the mosquitos go haywire with their free range. Anyway, wonderful lake . . . great destination.

This marshy meadow comes quite a ways before the lake.

First view of Desolation.

Clear water!

Heading back down.

Happy trails!