The American River is more like a creek, but still a nice water source. Just some yards from here is the junction to the Painted Rock Trail, that is just a faint trail.

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Donner Pass to Olympic Valley via the Pacific Crest Trail

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Hike a difficult 15.1-mile section of the Pacific Crest Trail from Donner Pass to Olympic Valley, gaining 2663 feet with stunning views.

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Location: Placer County, California, United States

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Donner Pass to Olympic Valley via the Pacific Crest Trail

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