Donner Lake Rim Trail
1.1 mi
Distance
381 ft
Elev. Gain
34m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Donner Lake Rim Trail is a point-to-point trail in Nevada County, California. It is 1.1 miles long and gains 381 feet. The surface is dirt. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Truckee, California, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,099 ft |
| End | 1.1 mi | 2,217 ft |
Trail Details
Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Truckee, CA · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Nevada County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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