Trail Tools: Desolation Wilderness

This book uses trail profiles for a visual representation of a trail's elevation gain and loss, showing exactly how far, how steep, and how high a trail goes. Each profile shows the exact position, vertically and horizontally, of all trail junctions and other significant features along the route. Adjacent to each profile is a map showing the location of the trail, a destination chart, and a mileage chart. Detailed explanations tell how to use profiles effectively.