Donohue Pass is the last major pass along the PCT if you hike northbound. It is snow covered until early summer or late spring. The view into the valley with blue shimmering lakes is stunning. The climb from the north side (hiking southbound) is much steeper than from the south side.

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January 20, 2017

Hiking

Donohue Peak is located along the eastern boundary of Yosemite National Park. While the summit is often overshadowed by its much larger neighbors, Lyell and McClure, the views from the summit alone are worth the effort of the climb.

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March 22, 2017

Ski touring

John Muir Trail crosses Donohue Pass at the top of Lyell Canyon dropping north toward Tuolumne Meadows, and South-east toward Island Pass and Thousand Island Lake, with spectacular views in both directions: komoot.com/tour/14724880

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1. Thousand Island Lake – Donohue Pass loop from Waugh Lake

28.3km

08:32

940m

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2. Donohue Pass – Lyell Fork - PCT/JMT loop from Island Pass

16.6km

05:07

610m

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1. Thousand Island Lake – Donohue Pass loop from Waugh Lake

2. Donohue Pass – Lyell Fork - PCT/JMT loop from Island Pass

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