Lake Aloha Trail
Itinerary
Echo Lakes Trailhead
6.1 mi • 1,000 ft gain
Lake Aloha
6.1 mi • 300 ft gain
Echo Lakes Trailhead
How to get a permit
This trip requires a Desolation Wilderness Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:
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May 24 – Sep 30
Limited number of permits available.2 options
A
Online reservations
| Opens | 6 months ahead | 7 AM PT |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | 1 day ahead | 11:59 PM PDT |
Passed Advance release: 6 months ahead at 7 AM PT
B
In-person reservations
| Opens | Day of | 8 AM PDT |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | Day of | 4:30 PM PDT |
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Desolation Wilderness Permit application:
| Starting Trailhead | Echo |
|---|---|
| Ending Trailhead | Echo |
| Destination Zone | 33 Aloha |