Crater Island

Trail Overview

This trail goes from the historic Donner-Reed Pass out to the end of Crater Island. There are great views overlooking the salt flats, mud flats, and the Pilot Mountain range. This trail has several spurs that lead to the mud flats. The trail is mostly a smooth two-track trail but has a couple of rocky areas that should be fine for a beginner as long as your vehicle has decent ground clearance.

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Difficulty

This is a mostly smooth two-track trail but it has a couple of rocky areas that need some clearance. Expect a few steep areas.

History

This begins at Donner-Reed Pass which is where the famous Donner party passed through this area. There is a plaque and some signage.

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