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Dog Lake – Desolation Lake loop from Skyline High School

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Dog Lake – Desolation Lake loop from Skyline High School

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(8107)

17,908

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Dog Lake – Desolation Lake loop from Skyline High School

04:44

50.1km

1,530m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 23.6 km for 672 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.2 km

Elbow Fork Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The Elbow Fork Trailhead off Mill Creek Canyon Road connects to the Elbow Fork Trail and runs between Mill Creek Canyon and Bowman Fork.

Tip by

19.8 km

Dog Lake

Highlight • Lake

Dog Lake is a beautiful lake located between Big Cottonwood Canyon and Millcreek. It is lined with trees and (you guessed it) dog friendly! Dogs can usually be seen splashing and swimming around this lake with their people.

Tip by

23.5 km

Desolation Lake

Highlight • Lake

Desolation Lake is truly a peaceful sight to take in. The water is a beautiful blue-green hue, and it is surrounded by towering pines and aspens. The hike here can get pretty full on the weekends, so it’s a good idea to get an early start.

Tip by

25.5 km

Wasatch Crest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is just one small section of the Wasatch Crest Trail, a 12-mile ridge run that's guaranteed to satisfy anyone who loves alpine running.

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50.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.8 km

17.4 km

7.16 km

3.43 km

378 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.4 km

20.8 km

708 m

237 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,940 m)

Lowest point (1,510 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 21 August

34°C

20°C

48 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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