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Lower Desolate Woods

Lake Tahoe

Trail that leads to the Hawkins Base

Freeride Skiing Easy

Distance
524 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
84 m
Low Point
2.4 km
High Point
2.5 km
Gradient
19˚
Lower Desolate Woods Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be easy. It's very remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 2.4 km to the maximum altitude of 2.5 km, the route covers 524 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 84 vertical metres of descent.

Description

This is an extension of Desolate Woods that takes you all the way to the Hawkins Base. The run itself is pretty low angle, but goes through some really nicely spaced trees.

Difficulty

Easy

Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between December and April

Features

  • Trees
  • Walk Required

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