Parking may require competing with snowmobiles, but you'll soon leave them behind.
Donner Lake Rim Trail informational kiosk marks the trailhead.
The trail begins with a steady climb tracing the lower contours of the ridge.
The views only get nicer the higher you go!
The Donner Lake Rim Trail markers will help keep you on the right trail, but don't rely on them.
Additional navigational planning may be helpful.
The saddle marks one of the only level stretches of the adventure, and it marks the beginning of the steep incline!
Atop the summit of Donner Ridge.
Panoramic view of the Sierra from the peak (7,932 ft).