Donner Ridge is an easy peak on the outskirts of Truckee, just north of the highway. The best trailhead is the Glacier Peak TH. The lot was full when I arrived in the early afternoon, but there were still a few open spots.
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| Starting up the trail. |
The trail is a fire road which appears to be used as a cross-country ski trail in the winter. It was wide and easy. Stay on the main trail until it turns to the left and starts going downhill. There is a less worn trail that leaves straight ahead. This goes up to the summit.
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| A young deer at the summit. |
To get to the highest point, push through the brush to the clear area. The trail goes through the activation zone. At the top I looked around for a good place to set up, and found one with good views. It was still quite breezy, but the tree I strapped my pole to held up well.
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| Great views from the summit. |
I worked the usual bands, but 20 was really noisy and I gave up on it after a few contacts. Other than that it was a great activation on a beautiful afternoon.
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| Clouds on the way back to the car. |
Trailhead: Glacier Peak.
Website: SOTA Site.
Maps: AA6XA SOTA Hikes map.
Route: Go up the road. Where the trail turns left and down, go straight onto the new trail. Goes to the summit.
Red Tape: None. Might need a pass in the winter.
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| Set up on the summit. |
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