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Donner Lake Overlook 19322-20136 Donner Summit Rd, Truckee, CA 96161 Last Updated: 06/10/2024 |
| A granite paradise in the subalpine! Donner Summit is located a short distance from Truckee. Get there by taking a scenic drive along Donner Lake and up Donner Pass Road. The view are immaculate, and once there, outdoor adventure is endless. You'll find deep snow, quiet off the beaten path locales, and a fascinating history that spans thousands of years. | |
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Donner Memorial State Park Place » Outdoors Donner Memorial State Park has 2.5 miles (4.0 km) of hiking trails, campgrounds, and 3 miles (4.8 km) of lake frontage on Donner Lake. 113 views 💖 112593 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161 |
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Donner Summit Canyon Place » Outdoors Purchased by the Land Trust in 2010 and conveyed to California State Parks in 2012 as an addition to Donner Memorial State Park, Donner Summit Canyon is the gateway to perhaps the most important square mile in California’s history. 60 views 💖 116395 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161 |
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Historic Summit Tunnel Place » Outdoors This 1,659-foot Historic Summit Tunnel is an old abandoned railroad tunnel and is one of the best hikes in the area. It was the railroad built by Chinese workers that completed in August 1867. 59 views 💖 1Sugar Bowl Rd, Truckee, CA 96161 |
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Truckee Place » City Truckee is a town located in Nevada County, California, USA. It is situated in the Sierra Nevada mountains and is known for its picturesque scenery and outdoor recreational opportunities. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 16,180. 131 views 💖 1California |
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Donner Lake Place » Outdoors Donner Lake is a freshwater lake in Northeast California on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada and about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of the much larger Lake Tahoe. 140 views 💖 1Truckee, CA 96161 |