7.5 miles
Distance
1,167 ft
Climb
-1,042 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
The Donner Lake Rim Trail (DRLT) is a Land Trust project and volunteer effort to build a trail encircling the peaks around Donner Lake. Hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians can enjoy the stunning views of the Lake, Mount Rose and the Pacific Crest, which will be 23 miles when complete. Trails will run from downtown Truckee to Donner Summit and connect with existing trails, including the Summit Lake Trail, the Hole-in-the-Ground Trail, and the trails leading into the proposed Castle Peak Wilderness.
source: Donner Lake Rim Trail
Detailed Description
Donner Lake Rim Trail is a 8 mile popular expert route located near Truckee California. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 1,167 ft with a max elevation of 7,687 ft then descends -1,042 ft.
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Trails in Route
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Details
More Stats for Donner Lake Rim Trail mountain bike route
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Altitude change125 ft
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Altitude min6,879 ft
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Altitude start7,375 ft
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Altitude end7,500 ft
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Grade0.3%
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Grade max-33.2%
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Grade min49%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat3,015 ft
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Castle Valley on the Ibis Ripmo V2, Donner Lake Rim Trail
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Sep 22, 2022
Castle Valley on the Ibis Ripmo V2, Donner Lake Rim Trail
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