Donner Lake Rim trail (part of)

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Trip created by dirk on 2009/07/20
Overall Rating 4 stars
Technical Difficulty 4 stars
Aerobic Difficulty 3 stars
Distance (mi) 15.0
Elevation Range (ft) 5958 - 7491
Total Ascent (ft) 2035
Total Descent (ft) -1964
Total Ascent Distance (mi) 6.4
Total Descent Distance (mi) 8.7
Moving Time 02h 02m 31s
Stopped Time 00h 18m 39s
Average Speed (mph) 6.4
Average Moving Speed (mph) 7.3
Stops 19
Start Time 2009/07/19 08:58:37
Finish Time 2009/07/19 11:19:47
Time Zone Pacific Time (US & Canada)
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Description

While a ‘spectator’ of the 2009 Donner Lake Triathlon, I took some time off to explore part of the Donner Lake Rim trail – the trailhead near I-80 (Donner Lake Rd exit) connects after a gradual climb to the DRLT, which is very well marked. Recently (and currently) a lot of trail work has been going on at the DRLT, and the results are fabulous. Great work by the volunteers! The upper/western section, close to the PCT and Hole in the Ground trail is a beautiful technical gem, incredible fun. Summit Lake and the surroundings are gorgeous, sporting great views on Castle Peak/Valley, Donner Lake deep below etc. Didn’t have time to go much further, so I turned around, put Grandaddy’s ‘Crystal Lake’ on the iPod and enjoyed a thrilling descent back to Donner Lake.

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    trip_img_30199   2009/07/19 09:57:37
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