DanFeinberg - May 12, 2021 6:55 pm Date Climbed: Jun 24, 2020
Donner Loop
Fun Loop
Scott Fulton - Feb 13, 2021 11:17 am Date Climbed: Feb 7, 2021
Nice day out
2nd time up here. First time was Christmas Eve 2020.
Scott Fulton - Dec 24, 2020 7:29 pm Date Climbed: Dec 24, 2020
Snowhiked it until it became unbearable and then put on snowshoes
This was the first time I've ever snowshoed a peak. The only snowshoeing I had done before this was some very short, flat trips. I don't think I'm very in love with the strap set-up on my MSR snowshoes. Awesome views at the top (Castle Peak, Sugar Bowl, Donner Lake). We pushed the envelope on the amount of available daylight hours, as it was just about dark when we got back to the car.
patricklynch88 - Mar 22, 2020 12:43 am Date Climbed: Mar 21, 2020
Pacific Crest Trailhead
Mt Judah and Donner Peak via Pacific Crest Trailhead and Mount Judah Loop trail. We were on the trail by 10:50 and made it to the summit of Mt Judah by Noon. We wore snowshoes the entire way as there had been a big snow storm earlier in the week, but fortunately the trail had been pretty well compacted in most areas by other hikers and skiers by the time we arrived. We made our way back down to be beginning of the Judah ridge and then up to the summit of Donner Peak by 12:30. Party of 2. 1.85 miles and 1 hour 10 minutes to the summit of Mt Judah. Another 1 mile and 30 minutes of hiking to Donner Peak. Weather was sunny with intermittent cloud coverage. Hiked without a jacket or gloves until we reached the ridge and then strong winds picked up. 1,200 ft of elevation gain to the summit of Mt. Judah and another 250 ft for Donner Peak. 4.25 miles, 1,525 ft of elevation gain, and 2 hour 40 minutes round trip.
A Bit - Jan 31, 2020 6:25 pm Date Climbed: Sep 16, 2016
Judah loop
Great place to be for sunrise over Donner Lake.
colingregory - Dec 13, 2019 11:38 am Date Climbed: Nov 17, 2019
Dayhike
Last of the day 5 of 5, happy I brought my headlamp for the rest of the hike to the car.
itzacho - Dec 16, 2018 7:31 am Date Climbed: Dec 15, 2018
Donner Peak
About four feet of good snow. Shoed most of the way up, climbed the last twenty feet of bare rock to summit. Windy!
Kumihatfield - May 7, 2018 6:54 pm Date Climbed: Jun 15, 2014
Great view of lake
Easy, nice one.
SuperChthonic - May 3, 2018 8:35 pm Date Climbed: Jun 15, 2014
Side trip on way to Mount Judah
Pretty and easy. Worth the detour.
Katy Y - Jul 17, 2016 5:56 pm Date Climbed: Jul 17, 2016
With Judah
Piece o' cake. Saw bolts for climbing in some odd places...
Wallylongridge - Jun 29, 2016 12:35 am Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2016
We decided to break in new snow shoes and gear we were going to use on future hikes. Gorgeous hike and views...was a lot of fun on snow shoes. Weather was good, brilliant sunshine and a great workout to boot. This is one of my favorite hikes so far. My husband and I have been to this one quite a few times.
Pharmacist - Dec 2, 2014 5:01 pm Date Climbed: Nov 15, 2014
Family Trip
Nice walk up in cold temps with the whole family. no snow really to speak of yet.
ScottyP - May 12, 2014 12:18 am Date Climbed: May 11, 2014
Always Fun
Always a fun hike. PCT top, winter route down. Great snow conditions.
DanFeinberg - May 12, 2021 6:55 pm Date Climbed: Jun 24, 2020
Donner LoopFun Loop
Scott Fulton - Feb 13, 2021 11:17 am Date Climbed: Feb 7, 2021
Nice day out2nd time up here. First time was Christmas Eve 2020.
Scott Fulton - Dec 24, 2020 7:29 pm Date Climbed: Dec 24, 2020
Snowhiked it until it became unbearable and then put on snowshoesThis was the first time I've ever snowshoed a peak. The only snowshoeing I had done before this was some very short, flat trips. I don't think I'm very in love with the strap set-up on my MSR snowshoes. Awesome views at the top (Castle Peak, Sugar Bowl, Donner Lake). We pushed the envelope on the amount of available daylight hours, as it was just about dark when we got back to the car.
patricklynch88 - Mar 22, 2020 12:43 am Date Climbed: Mar 21, 2020
Pacific Crest TrailheadMt Judah and Donner Peak via Pacific Crest Trailhead and Mount Judah Loop trail. We were on the trail by 10:50 and made it to the summit of Mt Judah by Noon. We wore snowshoes the entire way as there had been a big snow storm earlier in the week, but fortunately the trail had been pretty well compacted in most areas by other hikers and skiers by the time we arrived. We made our way back down to be beginning of the Judah ridge and then up to the summit of Donner Peak by 12:30. Party of 2. 1.85 miles and 1 hour 10 minutes to the summit of Mt Judah. Another 1 mile and 30 minutes of hiking to Donner Peak. Weather was sunny with intermittent cloud coverage. Hiked without a jacket or gloves until we reached the ridge and then strong winds picked up. 1,200 ft of elevation gain to the summit of Mt. Judah and another 250 ft for Donner Peak. 4.25 miles, 1,525 ft of elevation gain, and 2 hour 40 minutes round trip.
A Bit - Jan 31, 2020 6:25 pm Date Climbed: Sep 16, 2016
Judah loopGreat place to be for sunrise over Donner Lake.
colingregory - Dec 13, 2019 11:38 am Date Climbed: Nov 17, 2019
DayhikeLast of the day 5 of 5, happy I brought my headlamp for the rest of the hike to the car.
itzacho - Dec 16, 2018 7:31 am Date Climbed: Dec 15, 2018
Donner PeakAbout four feet of good snow. Shoed most of the way up, climbed the last twenty feet of bare rock to summit. Windy!
Kumihatfield - May 7, 2018 6:54 pm Date Climbed: Jun 15, 2014
Great view of lakeEasy, nice one.
SuperChthonic - May 3, 2018 8:35 pm Date Climbed: Jun 15, 2014
Side trip on way to Mount JudahPretty and easy. Worth the detour.
Katy Y - Jul 17, 2016 5:56 pm Date Climbed: Jul 17, 2016
With JudahPiece o' cake. Saw bolts for climbing in some odd places...
Wallylongridge - Jun 29, 2016 12:35 am Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2016
The loop trailMeet many hiker's doing the PCT
jkantoline - Jun 23, 2015 1:54 am
A hike worth repeatingWe decided to break in new snow shoes and gear we were going to use on future hikes. Gorgeous hike and views...was a lot of fun on snow shoes. Weather was good, brilliant sunshine and a great workout to boot. This is one of my favorite hikes so far. My husband and I have been to this one quite a few times.
Pharmacist - Dec 2, 2014 5:01 pm Date Climbed: Nov 15, 2014
Family TripNice walk up in cold temps with the whole family. no snow really to speak of yet.
ScottyP - May 12, 2014 12:18 am Date Climbed: May 11, 2014
Always FunAlways a fun hike. PCT top, winter route down. Great snow conditions.
ScottyP - Apr 17, 2014 8:57 pm Date Climbed: Apr 15, 2014
Spring time !?Crampons to start , post holing to finish. Great day!
GlennD - Apr 14, 2014 1:15 am Date Climbed: Mar 17, 2014
SummitClimbed as part of SIG II training w/ SMG
JGHarrison - Aug 5, 2013 8:40 pm Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2013
got to come back in winterup from the snowshed wall
trexkerry - Jun 23, 2013 4:09 pm Date Climbed: Apr 27, 2013
Donner/Judah/LincolnEnjoyable traverse of Donner/Judah/Lincoln. Sort of made our own trail up Donner then hooked up with the PCT. Trip report is HERE
dkangas - May 1, 2013 9:38 pm
Short but FunFound a little steep and exposed slope on the north face for some fun.
sangus - Apr 29, 2013 3:03 pm Date Climbed: Mar 9, 2013
Fun Fun Fun!Ascented the north face with a group of 12 climber from Sierra Mountaineering Group.