Donner Peak is an 8,019-foot-elevation (2,444 meter) summit in Placer County, California, United States. Donner Peak is located one mile southeast of Donner Pass, on land managed by Tahoe National Forest. It is situated in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, with precipitation runoff from the peak draining to Donner Lake.

Donner Peak is a beautiful destination, sought-after by peak baggers and families alike. It is a popular hike during the summer months. From the top, you'll get sweeping views of the surrounding lakes and Donner Pass area.

Stunning views await you on this hiking trail and snowshoe route in the Northern Sierras, which takes in two separate peaks in just five and half miles. Begin where the old US-40 meets the Pacific Coast Trail and immediately switchbacks up the mountains towards Sugar Bowl ski resort.

Donner Peak is a popular destination for snowshoers, rock climbers, and hikers. Rock climbers typically come to climb the Snowshed Wall at the base of Donner's Northwest Ridge offering single pitch trad and sport routes from 5.6 to 5.13c most …

This incredible four-summit hike packs a lot into a long day on the Pacific Crest Trail. From Donner Pass, you'll climb to one of the most popular peak destinations in the area, Donner Peak. You'll continue to Mount Judah on the Mount Judah Loop Trail before linking back up to the PCT.

Being just above 8000 ft., Donner Peak offers stunning views of Donner Pass, Donner Lake, Mt. Judah, and the surrounding Tahoe National Forrest. The first section of this hike is perhaps the most challenging, containing a series of steep switchbacks set on stairways of large rocks.

There are some small creek crossings and the views of Donner Lake and the windy road that climbs up from it are spectacular. Once you finish the switch backs, you find yourself on pine needles and with ski lifts overhead and a great view of Lake Mary and the surrounding granite rock formations.

Donner Peak (easy, out-and-back, map, track). One-way length: 2.1 miles. Elevation gain: 1,050 ft. Donner Peak is a very panoramic viewpoint on Donner Pass, Donner Lake, and the whole region West of Donner Pass, including van Norden Lake, the …

The Donner Peak and Mount Judah Peak snowshoe trail transforms the popular dry-season hike into a less-crowded trek. One can expect some moderate climbing along with a few short scrambles that open up to views over the Donner Lake basin along with the Summit Valley and Donner Pass areas.

2025年2月20日 · Explore this 6.7-mile out-and-back trail near Norden, California. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 20 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through October.