Hike up Desolation Trail
26 May 2023
I hiked up Desolation Trail with Scott Wiersdorf. It had rained a little bit the night before, so the trail was neither dusty nor muddy—perfect for hiking.
Figure 1: Hike overview
Lots of pretty plants on the way.
Figure 2: This flower is called Arrow Leaf
Figure 3: Some pretty ground cover
Figure 4: A neat old tree that got split
The way up was nice and scenic.
Figure 5: View from the trail looking at Church Fork or Grandeur Peak—I forget which
Views at the top were spectacular.
Figure 6: Looking south at some snow in the draws
Figure 7: View over the valley
Figure 8: Panorama from the Salt Lake Valley Overlook