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Tinker Knob — Truckee

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United States
California
Placer County

Tinker Knob — Truckee

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Tinker Knob — Truckee

07:05

23.3km

810m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2024

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Parking

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132 m

Donner Peak Trailhead/Pacific Crest Trail

Highlight • Trail

At Donner Pass you will find restrooms and a restaurant. It is also the location to get to the Donner Ski Ranch, who offers great food.

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3.37 km

Roller Pass Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very short spur from the PCT leads to this sweeping overlook, well worth a minute to enjoy the views. The historic pass was one of the routes explored by early immigrants, and later by miners.

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6.79 km

Pacific Crest Trail - Anderson Peak North Ridge

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One of the few stretches where the Pacific Crest Trail actually follows the crest of the Sierra, running along the narrow ridge high above Donner Lake. Just below the North …

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11.7 km

Tinker Knob

Highlight • Summit

A steep trail will lead you to the towering Tinker Knob with beautiful views. Continue along a ridge, which could be very windy.

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23.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.2 km

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.2 km

104 m

< 100 m

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