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Donner Lake as seen from Donner Pass

Hike

PCT - California Section L

Ends at Historic Donner Summit
Inside Tahoe National Forest
9,031 ft of climbing

41.1 mi one way · 9,031 ft gain · 8,389 ft high point · Very hard

In Tahoe National Forest · California · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

This 41.1-mile one-way trail in Tahoe National Forest reaches Historic Donner Summit, passing Castle Pass and several peaks.

Elevation

9,031 ft of gain and 6,500 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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0.9 mi from the trailhead
Wild Plum
Campground · California

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Baltimore
- Ends at Wagon Wheel Lake
- Inside Tahoe National Forest
- 3,990 ft of climbing
16.9 mi out & back · 3,990 ft gain · Very hard
Tahoe National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Historic Donner SummitDestination · 41.1 mi in
Loves FallsAlong the way · 0.4 mi in
WaterfallAlong the way · 0.4 mi in
Castle PassAlong the way · 34.7 mi in
West LakesAlong the way · 36.9 mi in
Euer SaddleAlong the way · 37.6 mi in
George R. Stewart PeakAlong the way · 40.2 mi in
Mount StephensAlong the way · 40.8 mi in
Donner SummitNearby · 36.9 mi in
Donner SummitNearby · 37.0 mi in
Lake AngelaNearby · 40.1 mi in
McGlashan PointNearby · 40.7 mi in

Nearby reading

Donner Pass
Donner Ski Ranch
George R. Stewart Peak
Donner Peak
Tunnel No. 41

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 41.1 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 9,031 ft
Descent: 6,500 ft
High point: 8,389 ft
Low point: 4,575 ft
Difficulty: Very hardFrom 41.1 mi and 9,031 ft of climbing
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 24
Trailhead: 39.5765° N · 120.6127° W

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Loganville

Campground · California

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Sardine Lake

Campground · California

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Mt. Judah Loop

Summits Mount Judah
1,253 ft of climbing

5.3 mi loop · 1,252 ft gain · Moderate

California · Camp 7 mi away

Jamison Creek Trail

Ends at a waterfall
Inside Plumas National Forest
3,396 ft of climbing

14.2 mi out & back · 3,396 ft gain · Very hard

Plumas National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

Mount Washington Trail

Summits Mount Washington
Inside Plumas National Forest
2,879 ft of climbing

12.0 mi out & back · 2,879 ft gain · Very hard

Plumas National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

Sierra Buttes

Passes Packer Lake
Inside Tahoe National Forest
1,671 ft of climbing

5.2 mi out & back · 1,671 ft gain · Hard

Tahoe National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Jamison Lake Trail

Ends at Jamison Lake
Inside Plumas National Forest
3,431 ft of climbing

13.4 mi out & back · 3,431 ft gain · Very hard

Plumas National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

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Weather

7-day forecast

Sat48°32°Light Rain
Sun51°30°Widespread Frost
Mon59°34°Widespread Frost
Tue55°32°Chance Light Rain
Wed56°33°Slight Chance Light Snow
Thu56°32°Chance Light Rain
Fri57°Chance Light Rain

Sat: Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 2 to 6 mph SSW

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