Johnson Canyon Trail Bridges Repaired Thanks to Northstar's Vail EpicPromise

The “A Bridge” on the Donner Lake Rim Trail damaged by last winter’s snow pack (left) and after repairs (right).

The winter of 2022-23 was one for the record books, and all that snow helped make for a great ski season, filled our lakes, and brought about a great summer wildflower show. But also left Truckee Donner Land Trust with a little cleanup last summer.

On Our Johnson Canyon property, the roughly double average snowfall left three foot bridges and one boardwalk crushed along the Donner Lake Rim Trail. But thanks to a grant from Northstar California supported by Vail EpicPromise, repairs were completed last fall.

After being evaluated by staff and engineers, contractors were able to get to work repairing the bridges and boardwalk over the course of about two months. Hikers, runners, and riders were still able to access the trail via an alternative route along a fire road in Johnson Canyon during the repairs.

Northstar and the Vail EpicPromise grant program have been long-term partners of the Truckee Donner Land Trust, and we thank them for their steadfast support.