Near Lakeside Interpretive Trail
Donner Lake with Pacific Crest views.
Near Lakeside Interpretive Trail
Donner Memorial State Park is open for snowshoe running in the winter
Near Lakeside Interpretive Trail
Running the crushed granite path along Donner Lake
Near Lakeside Interpretive Trail
Mountain sunset at Donner Lake.

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Lakeside Interpretive Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
Curated path that takes you from main entrance of Donner Park along rim of Donner Lake.
1.1
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.05mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
4ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
5,948ft
High Point
5,940ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point

Route Conditions

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