This is a loop hike that will have you using three trails: Butler Fork, Mill A Basin and Desolation Trail. The trail starts on the Butler Fork Trail. The first 1/3 of a mile is steep as you make your way near the creek. About 1/2 mile into the hike you come to the first of many trail junctions. Take the Mill A Basin Trail going left. The trail follows a spring for about 1/2 mile, then turns away for the hill climb. As you zigzag up the north side of the drainage you are rewarded with great views up Big Cottonwood Canyon. You cross the spring one last time and hike to the other side for the ridgeline. At the ridgeline is a unmarked junction for Circle All Peak. Stay right. As you hike along the ridge you see Mount Raymond on the left. The next trail junction is the Desolation Trail. Go right. You hike along the side of the mountain on a relatively flat area for about the next 3 miles. After this beautiful section you come to the last trail junction. Take the Butler Fork Trail heading downhill. Beautiful meadows, a flowing spring and aspens finish your loop.