Desolation Peak Trail

Ross Lake National Recreation Area, Washington, United States

6.2 miles (9.9 km) · 5,032 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Desolation Peak Trail is a 6.2 mile route in Ross Lake National Recreation Area, Washington, United States. The course features 5,032 feet of elevation gain and 676 feet of descent. The longest climb spans 4.6 miles with 4,317 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 817 feet per mile. Approximately 16% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. The course features mountainous terrain. The course difficulty of 38.8 puts it in the top 2.450000000000003% of challenging routes at this distance. This point-to-point route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Washington's mountain terrain.