Success Story 2016

Donner Summit Black Wall

Black Wall, California Photo: Access Fund
PROJECT NAME:
Donner Summit Black Wall
GRANTEE:
Truckee Donner Land Trust
RESULT:
One climbing area and 11 acres protected

Truckee Donner Land Trust (TDLT) acquired 11 acres near Donner Summit, just west of Truckee, California. The acquisition protects the historic 400-foot Black Wall, Peanut Gallery and Road Cut climbing areas. The acquisition of this property also protects the access trails to the popular Space Wall and Stealth Wall. TDLT anticipates the formation of a local climbing organization to steward the property and work with local land managers.