Lake Of The Woods Trail
Desolation Wilderness, El Dorado County, CA
Out-and-back trail in Desolation Wilderness, El Dorado County, CA. Hiking & Horseback riding.
- Distance
- 4 mi (6.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 823 ft (251 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 45 min
- High point
- 8,409 ft (2,563 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Questions about Lake Of The Woods Trail
How long is Lake Of The Woods Trail?
Lake Of The Woods Trail is 4 mi (6.5 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 45 min. It climbs 823 ft (251 m) in total, up to a high point of 8,409 ft (2,563 m).
How hard is Lake Of The Woods Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Lake Of The Woods Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (62% under trees).
What can you do on Lake Of The Woods Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding. Shared with horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Lake Of The Woods Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Lake Of The Woods Trail
- Aloha Trail Desolation Wilderness · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
- Ralston Peak Trail Desolation Wilderness · Easy · 1.2 mi (2 km)
- Margery Trail Desolation Wilderness · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.2 km)
- Ralston Peak Trail Desolation Wilderness · Moderate · 2.7 mi (4.3 km)
- Lake Of The Woods Trail Desolation Wilderness · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Aloha Desolation Trail Desolation Wilderness · Easy · 2.6 mi (4.1 km)
- Pyramid Creek Loop Trail Eldorado National Forest · Easy · 2.7 mi (4.3 km)
- Pyramid Trail Eldorado National Forest · Moderate · 3.2 mi (5.1 km)
More hikes in Desolation Wilderness
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