1.7 mi
Distance
2,457 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 49m
Est. Time
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Desolation unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 673 ft |
| End | 1.7 mi | 1,426 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
Bike access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Bartlett, NH · about 9 mi away
- County:
- Grafton County, NH
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Imported route
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
White Mountain National Forest
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Lincoln, NH
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White Mountain NF - Guyot Shelter
3 mi awayWhite Mountain National Forest
Lincoln, NH
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Guyot Shelter - Dispersed Camping
5.1 mi awayWhite Mountain National Forest
Lincoln, NH
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