The Truckee Donner Land Trust announced that Frog Lake, along with neighboring properties, are open to the public to enjoy this winter. However, the Trust is not yet ready to accept overnight guests to the new back-country huts.
Back-country skiers, snowboarders and cross-country skiers will have a few different ways to access Frog Lake.
Frog Lake may be accessed through the Castle Peak Trailhead, 7 miles roundtrip with 1,500 feet gain; Johnson Canyon Trailhead 9 miles roundtrip with 1,900 feet gain; Donner Summit Rest Area, 6 miles roundtrip with 1,450 feet gain; and Alder Creek Adventure Center, 12.5 miles roundtrip with 1,600 feet gain (trail pass required).
All the routes have some degree of avalanche hazard, requiring proper avalanche education and equipment. Check conditions with Sierra Avalanche Center before heading out and adhere to local parking restrictions. | truckeedonnerlandtrust.org
