Sierras - Donner Pass area

A small pond off the Pacific Crest Trail just south of Donner Summit, where I-80 crosses the Sierra Nevada, California. This album is on the short (~2.5 mile) section of the PCT between Donner Summit and Donner Pass proper, where old US-40 crosses. It's a popular area, not just for hiking but for skiing in the winter! There are several ski resorts right at the passes. And it's also the location of the original transcontinental railroad. So there's a bit of irony that this pass is the one the ill-fated Donner party was trying to reach. Map location is approximate.