Desolation Wilderness

Island Lake, Twin Lakes, and Little Pyramid Peak

Only 7 miles round-trip, this overnighter to Island and Twin Lakes is a high-reward and low-effort Desolation Wilderness classic, great for a first-time backpacker, but also offering multiple off-trail options for the more experienced.

backpacking, trip reportLily TangDecember 27, 2022overnight, California, beginner, Desolation Wilderness Comments

Winter Meets Spring at Lake Aloha

An early-season overnighter to Lake Aloha, the “thousand island lake” of Desolation Wilderness.

backpacking, trip reportLily TangJune 3, 2022California, moderate, overnight, Desolation WildernessComment

Late Summer Backpacking at Fontanillis Lake in the Desolation Wilderness

Fontanillis Lake in the Desolation Wilderness paired with an optional scramble up the nearby Dicks Peak is an ideal destination for a quick and easy overnighter.