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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/08/2020
The area of trail near the trailhead tends to be pretty popular, and has interpretive signage explaining the area's natural history.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/08/2020
A small alpine lake along the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/08/2020
Intersections tend to be very well marked along this section of trails.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/08/2020
While near Donner Summit, there is only about 225' of elevation difference between the trailhead and the lake, and several meadows lie along the path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/08/2020
Hiker tunnels beneath interstate 80.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/08/2020
The trail is dirt single track that heads deeper into the Sierra Nevada backcountry.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/08/2020
Much of the route traces the Donner Rim Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/08/2020
Hiking along a portion with wide views across the surrounding mountainous landscape.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/08/2020
Summit Lake.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/08/2020
An aerial perspective of Summit Lake with Donner Peak and Mt Judah on the horizon.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/08/2020
A sign marks the trailhead at the PCT Highway 80 Trailhead parking area.

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