DONNER PEAK/MT. JUDAH LOOP TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2022
DIFFICULTY: Moderately strenuous (but only about 5 ½ miles)
ELEVATION/ELEVATION GAIN: Trailhead at 7,060 feet; gain 1,200 feet
HIKE DISTANCE: 5 ½ miles
GENERAL LOCATION: East on Hwy 80 to Soda Springs, south on Hwy 40 to PCT trailhead near Donner Ski Ranch
DESCRIPTION:
Heading up steep, rocky switchbacks, we soon leave the Pacific Crest
Trail on the scenic Mt. Judah loop. A short but steep use trail over
rock brings us to our lunch stop at the top of Donner Peak with great
views. Continuing across ridgeline to top of Mt. Judah opens even
more spectacular views in every direction. We will rejoin the PCT
near Roller Pass where emigrants partially disassembled their wagons to
winch them over the brink.
TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:
1 ½ hour travel time each way/about 70 miles. Expected return to SCLH
about 4:30 p.m. The suggested contribution for the driver is $16.
HIKE LEADER/SWEEP: Chris Gomes/Gay Mackintosh
SPECIAL NOTES: FACILITIES: None at the trailhead. We will stop at Nyack before reaching the trailhead. PREPARATION FOR HIKE: 1) IF YOU HAVE ANY HEALTH ISSUES, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR CONDITION BEFORE HIKING.
2) Bring a copy of your ID (driver's license), health card, and
an emergency contact name and phone number with you on the hike.
3) Always bring 2 pairs of shoes, along with a plastic bag
to store your muddy/dusty hiking boots after the hike. DO NOT get
your driver's car dirty by wearing your dirty boots on the drive home.
4) Be prepared for wind and cold on exposed ridgeline.
Hiking boots and trekking poles strongly recommended for steep, rocky
trail and off-trail areas. Bring plenty of water, lunch,
sunscreen, and windbreaker. RISKS: High altitude (8,200 ft.), rocky trail, steep drop-offs along exposed ridgeline. No poison oak at these elevations.
QUESTIONS: Call Gay Mackintosh, 916-209-3628
MEETING TIME: 8:15 a.m. for 8:30 departure
Driving Directions
Prehike Photos
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