Donner Lake, Serene Lake and Ski Slope

As we are getting into training season for getting ready for summer rides this ride is a figure 8 where the second loop is optional and avoidable.

The ride begins at the Safeway Parking lot 11290 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA, 96161.

We begin by turning West on Donner Pass road and turning into the park at mile 1.5. We continue on South Shore Drive and then through a gate at mile 2.8. We continue on South Shore until mile 5.3 where we turn onto Donner Pass Road for a 3 mile climb up Donner Pass Road. At mile 11.6 we turn onto Soda Springs Road and do a loop around Serene Lake. We then turn again onto Donner Pass road and descend taking a stop at the overlook to enjoy the view. Now we continue on Donner Lake Road until mile 27. At this point we can either continue to the Safeway in about another mile or turn up Northwood Boulevard for a 13 mile loop that adds about 1800 feet of climbing. The loop is Primarily Northwoods and Ski Slope Way.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50622103
Rating: C+,B, 40.1 miles, 4159 feet of elevation gain.

Shorter Version: 27.8 miles, 2405 feet of elevation gain.

NOTE: Check posting 2 hours before ride time for weather-related and other changes. Helmets are required and bikes should be in good working order. Please no ear buds or headphones. Be prepared with a spare tube and pump. Class 2 E-Bikes are not permitted.

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