5.9km
Total Distance
400m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A hike in the Sierra near Donner Summit to a chain of granite lakes. The trail climbs through forest and over open granite slabs crossing railroad tracks to the lakes. The clear water set among polished rock makes a fine swimming destination.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Big Bend Overlook · 3.3km
    Viewpoint
  2. 2
    Loch Leven Viewpoint · 4.9km
    Viewpoint
Parking
20m from the start
Surface
natural ground

Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate