Lake of the Woods
Backpacking2 days10.8 mi (round-trip)
Itinerary
Echo Lakes Trailhead
5.4 mi • 1,100 ft gain
Lake of the Woods
5.4 mi • 400 ft gain
Echo Lakes Trailhead
Driving directions
How to get a permit
This trip requires a Desolation Wilderness Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:
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Trips starting between October 1, 2025 and May 21, 2026
Permits required. No quota.
Online reservations
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Release
6 months ahead at 7 AM PT
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Desolation Wilderness Permit application:
Starting Trailhead | Echo |
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Ending Trailhead | Echo |
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Destination Zone | 40 Lake of Woods |
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