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At 10,800 feet, this high mountain saddle is breathtaking, with sweeping views of Duck Lake and the surrounding Silver Divide peaks. It's the ultimate reward for the challenging ascent. Here, you can catch your breath in the crisp mountain air and enjoy the stunning Sierra Nevada vistas.

China Cove is a sandy cove on the southern shore of Donner Lake, perfect for a quick break during your ride. It’s quieter than the main beach, with calm water and nice views. There’s limited parking, but if you’re on two wheels, it’s easy to pull over and soak in the stillness before heading back on the road.

From this spot you get a great view of a short cascade over a rock step and down bare rock face. The cascade is created by the Kaweah River, which begins in Sequoia National Park and is fed largely by snowmelt.

The West Shore of Donner Lake is a public beach and park with a 12-acre day-use beach and American Red Cross-certified lifeguards. They are on the go during the summer, watching swimmers, kayakers, and stand-up paddle boarders. There is a concession stand open seven days a week during the summer.

China Cove is a sandy cove on Donner Lake. This is a quieter and more relaxed one on the southern part of the lake. There is limited parking in the area.

It's not often you can get eye level to a 155 foot tall dam, but at the edge of Lake Clementine you can. The North Fork Dam was designed so that the river would overflow its top. So if you're here in late winter or early spring, when the runoff is at its peak, the resulting man made waterfall can be quite impressive.

The Foresthill Bridge, spanning 2,428 feet over the North Fork American River, holds the title of the tallest bridge in California. Does it look familiar? Movie buffs might recognize it from Xander Cage's parachute jump in "XXX" and John Travolta's 1996 blockbuster "Phenomenon."

The West Shore of Donner Lake is a public beach and park with a 12-acre day-use beach and American Red Cross-certified lifeguards. They are on the go during the summer, watching swimmers, kayakers, and stand-up paddle boarders. This is a concession stand open seven days a week during the summer.