Donner Lake Rim Trail
Truckee · California
20.6 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
3h 45m
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Blue Square
20.6 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
3h 45m
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Blue Square
Difficulty
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Conditions
Mostly SunnyNo significant precipitation expected.
Trail conditions look great for riding
The week looks mostly favorable for riding, with no major moisture signal in the forecast.
Best Window This Week
Wednesday
a high near 77°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance, winds near 14 mph
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About This Trail
Donner Lake Rim Trail is a 20.6-mile mountain bike trail near Truckee, California. RidePal marks it as a blue square trail with a ground surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 3h 45m, which helps when comparing it with nearby Truckee rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Truckee.
Mountain Biking in Truckee
Truckee is a Tahoe-area mountain biking hub with high-alpine singletrack, rocky forest descents, and classic routes around Donner Lake, Tahoe Donner, and the Tahoe National Forest. Use Donner Lake Rim Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Technical Rating
Blue Square
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Where is Donner Lake Rim Trail?
Donner Lake Rim Trail is a mountain bike trail near Truckee, California. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Donner Lake Rim Trail?
Donner Lake Rim Trail is 20.6 miles long, rated blue square, with a ground surface, with an estimated ride time of 3h 45m. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Donner Lake Rim Trail?
Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Wednesday because a high near 77°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance, winds near 14 mph.
What other mountain bike trails are near Donner Lake Rim Trail?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Truckee include Martis Peak Road, Tahoe Rim Trail, Martis Peak Road, Tahoe Rim Trail, Martis Peak Road. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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