MAP Desolation Wilderness and the South Lake Tahoe Basin by Tahoe Road and Trail Maps is a popular pick for fans of Lake Tahoe and beyond.
Offered by Wilderness Press. Just minutes from Lake Tahoe - the Desolation Wilderness is one of California's most popular hiking areas. The 100-square-mile - 63 -960-acre roadless region stands as an island of primitive solitude - just a few hours from Sacramento and San Francisco. It is a mountain landscape-packed with 130 lakes-at an elevation that's high enough to avoid the oppressive summer heat yet low enough for hikers to get by with light clothing.
Discover its best hikes with this four-color topographic map. The large - beautifully detailed map is 27" x 27" - and it contains all the information you need to explore. On one side - the map features a view of the vast region-from Lake Tahoe to the Eldorado National Forest. The other side is filled with photographs and text about minimum-impact hiking - wildlife - wilderness permits - when to go - and more..
MAP Desolation Wilderness and the South Lake Tahoe Basin: Recreation Map
