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Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: National Forest
Land Manager: USFS - Truckee Ranger District
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- Mountain Bike
20 trails
- E-Bike
6 trails
- Horse
20 trails
- Hike
26 trails
- Trail Running
26 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
2 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
2 trails
- Snowmobile
0 trails
- Snowshoe
0 trails
- Backcountry Ski
0 trails
- Nordic Ski
0 trails
Region Details
- 8
- 1
- 4
- 5
- 2
Region Status
Open as of 1 day
Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 29
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 20
- Trails E-Bike
- 6
- Trails Horse
- 20
- Trails Hike
- 26
- Trails Trail Running
- 26
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 2
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 2
- Total Distance
- 32 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,303 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,849 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 9,134 ft
- Reports
- 63
- Photos
- 60
- Ridden Counter
- 11,938
Popular Donner Summit Mountain Biking Trails
• 70 ★ 2.7 • 3,637 ft • 113 ft • 207 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 113 ft double black diamond climb. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 25 ★ 4.0 • 1,243 ft • 29 ft • 49 • • hike
Short spur trail leading to the shores of Frog Lake. If you're on a bike, ditch it at the trailhead - this trail is unrideable.
• 25 ★ 0.0 • 278 ft • 6 ft • 42 •
Less popular white difficulty paved path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 15 ★ 0.0 • 1,910 ft • 4 ft • 41 • • hike
Less popular black diamond difficulty mixed. This hike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 4 ft double black diamond climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 25 ★ 0.0 • 670 ft • 2 ft • 36 • • hike
Bypasses bogged section of the . There is no built trail here, just a choose-your-own-line over granite boulders. PLEASE watch for the petroglyphs at the bottom. Best to stay clear of the area around the information placard while on the...
• 30 ★ 3.5 • 1,014 ft • 26 ft • 23 • • hike
This short spur takes the explorer to a wonderful overlook area. At the end of the trail you'll immediately encounter a wooden picnic table. A little further to the north from the table is Dave's Bench. A nice diversion with great photo...
• 5 ★ 3.0 • 2 miles • 3 ft • 20 • • hike
It is possible to climb this... in fact the lower portions are all gravel road. Past that however, the trail becomes difficult to follow and winds through some pretty big boulders. Would be a fun decent. This is the main alignment for...
• 15 ★ 0.0 • 4,967 ft • 27 ft • 11 •
Historic emigrant trail over Coldstream Pass. Unsanctioned and unmaintained by USFS, but only motorized access is de jure prohibited. If you choose to connect to Judah Mountain Rd, bike access as signposted is a bit unclear for the old...
Donner Summit Mountain Bike Routes
15 miles • 2,373 ft • 14 •
A Mid-level loop to do Donner Lake Rim Trail, with the 2 ends of the trail connected by riding Donner Lake...
★ 2.0 • 14 miles • 2,574 ft • 15 •
Some hard and some mellow climbing rewarded by very fun downhill sections.
5 miles • 426 ft • 11 • Loop • Race •
A Sugar Bowl race alternative. Utilizes a lightly driven dirt county road section.
Photos of Donner Summit Mountain Bike
Videos of Donner Summit Mountain Bike
trail: Mount Judah Loop
5:35 |
147 |
Sep 19, 2022 , Truckee
trail: PCT - Mount Judah
5:35 |
278 |
Sep 19, 2022 , Truckee
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bunny Hill Drive | Jul 17, 2026 @ 1:04pm (America/Los_Angeles) Jul 17, 2026 | Ideal | mdove-mtb | ||
| Frog Lake Road | Sep 18, 2024 @ 8:40am Sep 18, 2024 | Dry | jesse-cassidy TDLT | ||
| Donner Pass Train Tunnels | Aug 11, 2024 @ 9:45am Aug 11, 2024 | Variable | dolittle63 | ||
| Blue Dot Trail | Nov 2, 2023 @ 10:31am Nov 2, 2023 | Unknown | jesse-cassidy TDLT | ||
| Later Lincoln Highway Trail | Jul 31, 2022 @ 4:03pm Jul 31, 2022 | Dry | NicolacmoN93 | ||
| Ana's Chute | Sep 13, 2021 @ 11:44am Sep 13, 2021 | Dry | tcbbiking | ||
| Picnic Spur | Nov 21, 2020 @ 10:58am Nov 21, 2020 | Snow Covered | zishikawa | ||
| Dutch Flat Donner Lake Wagon Road | Oct 7, 2020 @ 12:05pm Oct 7, 2020 | Very Dry | BenLow2019 | ||
| Lincoln Highway Scramble | Jun 26, 2018 @ 3:57pm Jun 26, 2018 | Dry | TheAngryTomato TRAILFORKS |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mdove-mtb | add | report | activity #99622343 | Jul 20, 2026 @ 11:20am 1 day |
| HH72 | wishlist | route | activity #98643285 | Jul 7, 2026 @ 8:20am Jul 7, 2026 |
| renojellygirl | wishlist | route | activity #98551416 | Jul 5, 2026 @ 7:11pm Jul 5, 2026 |
| ASVDDS | ridden | trail | activity #98403652 | Jul 4, 2026 @ 5:10am Jul 4, 2026 |
| agador35 | wishlist | route | activity #98252202 | Jul 2, 2026 @ 12:55am Jul 2, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Rode from Central Snow Lab to Boreal. The... | Jun 30, 2024 @ 10:20pm Jun 30, 2024 | ||
| trail | Fairly well defined trail. Steep, loose and... | Aug 27, 2022 @ 6:50pm Aug 27, 2022 | ||
| trail | Really cool experience! The tunnels are way... | Aug 21, 2021 @ 5:00pm Aug 21, 2021 | ||
| trail | The very top, above the train tunnels, is... | Aug 21, 2021 @ 9:20am Aug 21, 2021 | ||
| report | Here's a parcel map indicating that the road... | May 23, 2021 @ 8:38pm May 23, 2021 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Bowl | 7 | 5 | 1 km | ||
| Boreal Mountain Resort | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1.6 km | |
| Johnson Canyon | 4 | 2.5 km | |||
| Castle Peak | 3 | 14 | 2 | 2.9 km | |
| Royal Gorge | 15 | 20 | 6 | 3.1 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 20 | 19 miles | 2,507 ft | 6 miles | 2,851 ft | #7,291 | #2,798 | 36 | 60 | 8 | 2,032 | |
| E-Bike | 6 | 8 miles | 869 ft | 2 miles | 2,293 ft | #7,088 | #2,056 | 43 | 1 | 201 | ||
| Horse | 20 | 24 miles | 3,586 ft | 9 miles | 2,822 ft | #1,504 | #769 | 18 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Hike | 26 | 30 miles | 4,104 ft | 11 miles | 2,822 ft | #2,408 | #895 | 24 | 61 | 6 | 1,853 | |
| Trail Running | 26 | 30 miles | 4,104 ft | 11 miles | 2,822 ft | #5,305 | #1,616 | 61 | 3 | 619 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 2 | 1 mile | 469 ft | 5,036 ft | 433 ft | #1,129 | #541 | 6 | 2 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 2 | 1 mile | 469 ft | 5,036 ft | 433 ft | #787 | #405 | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Donner Summit
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Donner Summit?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Donner Summit are:
- Blue Dot Trail (4/5)
- Picnic Spur (3.9/5)
- Dutch Flat Donner Lake Wagon Road (3.8/5)
- Ana's Chute (3.5/5)
- Lincoln Highway Scramble (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Donner Summit?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Donner Summit are:
- July (94 activities)
- August (63 activities)
- October (50 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Donner Summit?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Donner Summit. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Donner Summit?
The longest trail in Donner Summit is Mount Lola Trail (PCT Connector) at 2.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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