Hike · Donner Lake Rim trailhead

Donner Lake Rim Trail

Distance

10.1 mi

Vertical

1,148 ft

Summit

7,648 ft

Difficulty

Strenuous

Donner Lake Rim Trail is a 10.1-mile out-and-back hike in California, gaining roughly 1,148 feet of cumulative elevation. The route begins at the Donner Lake Rim trailhead and is an out-and-back, retracing the approach on the return. Elevations span roughly 6,280–7,648 feet. Trail data lists this as dirt surface.

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