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California
24.9 mi
Distance
1,300 ft
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What we do know
Inside Tahoe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Donner Lake Rim Trail
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The Donner Lake Rim Trail is a challenging circumnavigation of scenic Donner Lake in the Sierra Nevada, offering stunning alpine lake views and diverse forest terrain. This nearly 25-mile loop traverses the perimeter of the lake with moderate elevation changes, providing hikers with opportunities to experience the region's rich history and natural beauty. The trail combines forested sections with open ridgeline segments that reward effort with panoramic vistas of the lake and surrounding peaks.
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