5.0 star · Difficult Loop

Snowsheds Loop via Donner Pass

Tahoe National Forest · Placer County, California

Trail length

9.7 km

Time

~2 hrs 24 min

Elevation Gain

287 m

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"An epic challenge to remember from the heart of Placer County"

The Snowsheds Loop via Donner Pass is a 9.7 km looped trail that starts and ends in Truckee, Placer County, California. Based on our data, the trail is graded as Difficult. For information on how we grade trails, please read measuring the difficulty of a hiking trail on hiiker. Also, check our latest community posts for trail updates.

This trail can be completed in approx 3 hrs 27 mins. Caution is advised on trail times as this depends on multiple variables. For more info read about how we calculate hike time.

Features: wildlife wildflowers scenic-views family-friendly lakes historic-landmarks dog-friendly caves walking trail-running snowshoeing mountain-biking hiking birding

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