[pct-l] Desolation Wilderness

[dude at fastmail.ca (dude)]

i've been in that area twice.  once in 1999 and again in 2001 and saw a 
ranger that asked for a permit both times.  both times the ranger was 
very friendly and courteous, just doing their job.

> 
> On Jun 28, 2005, at 7:50 PM, Jack Coughlin wrote:
>> My favorite hikes in Desolation are up from Fallen Leaf to Lake
>> Aloha and the semi loop up from Eagle Lake going past Dicks,
>> Fontanillas and the Velmas.  It is easier to get to Aloha and tends
>> to be a bit busier.  The latter hike is my favorite for Desolation
>> and I do it at least once a year.  Are you planning day hikes or
>> backpacking?  Overnights require a permit from the USFS.
> 
> There was a ranger changing permits (thru-hikers and non-thru-hikers)
> in this area last year.
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