I hiked up Desolation Trail with Scott Wiersdorf. It had rained a little bit the night before, so the trail was neither dusty nor muddy—perfect for hiking.
Hike overview
Lots of pretty plants on the way.
This flower is called Arrow Leaf
Some pretty ground cover
A neat old tree that got split
The way up was nice and scenic.
View from the trail looking at Church Fork or Grandeur Peak—I forget which
Views at the top were spectacular.
Looking south at some snow in the draws
View over the valley
Panorama from the Salt Lake Valley Overlook