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November 14, 2023
Hiking
The trail along the rim around Donner Lake here runs parallel to Summit Lake Road, with great views into the valley. Early in the season carry traction devices like micro-spikes, crampons, or snow-shoes, as snow can linger on the trails in higher elevations.
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Best routes near Donner Lake Rim Trail overlook
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Hike the difficult 12.7-mile Donner Lake Rim Trail in Tahoe National Forest, gaining 2177 feet with views of Donner Lake and the Sierra Neva
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Moderate
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Elevation 2,170 m
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