Lake Aloha

Backpacking2 days12.2 mi (round-trip)

Upcoming

Advance release

tomorrow, 2 PM

Trips starting Apr 30, 2026

Best time

Itinerary

Echo Lakes Trailhead

6.1 mi • 1,000 ft gain

Lake Aloha

6.1 mi • 300 ft gain

Echo Lakes Trailhead

Open

This trip requires a Desolation Wilderness Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:

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Permits required. No quota.

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Release

6 months ahead at 7 AM PT

Here is how to fill out the Desolation Wilderness Permit application:

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