Trailhead - Echo Lake
15 miles RT
1770' elevation gain
Difficulty: Moderate
This is a long day hike/15 miles RT from Echo Lake passing 5 alpine lakes to reach Lake Aloha - a prime swimming spot of beautiful Desolation Wilderness. The hike to Lake Aloha is a must do hike in Desolation
Wilderness to experience what Desolation Wilderness offers....alpine lakes, wildflowers, wildlife, alpine peaks and a remote sense of wilderness.
The trail is mostly flat through the hike with some sections of elevation gain, and also gets rocky part of the way. You will pass by 5 lakes
in this hike. Enjoy the views of the alpine lakes....and swimming if you like! I saw hikers sunbathing, napping and of course, swimming in the lake(s)....there is no
better way to relax than swimming after a long hike in a hot summer day! Lake Aloha is gorgeous with pristine water surrounded by alpine boulders and picturesque peaks. It's a great place for camping and backpacking so that you can explore the area more leisurely.
For a side trip, I recommend to stop by Lake of the Woods located near Lake Aloha. You can hike there on the way to/from Lake Aloha as the trail sign directs.
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