Highlight • Lake
Hiking
5.0
(2)
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Desolation Wilderness
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October 18, 2025
January 19, 2022
Hiking

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Nearby routes
Best routes near Upper Velma Lake

5.0
(1)
17
hikers
31.0km
09:42
1,000m
770m
This section of the Pacific Crest Trail from Bayview to Barker Pass offers a classic Sierra Nevada hiking experience, winding through diverse terrain from vibrant wildflower meadows to mixed forests.…

15
hikers
28.9km
09:28
1,540m
1,040m
Embark on a grand tour of the Desolation Wilderness, starting from the Eagle Falls Trailhead and venturing towards the stunning Middle Velma, Dicks, and Susie Lake. This difficult 17.9-mile (28.9…

5.0
(1)
36
hikers
15.3km
04:58
670m
670m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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Elevation 2,420 m
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