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Donner Summit Canyon 16395 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161 ☎ (530) 582-4711 Last Updated: 09/14/2021 |
| 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. | |
| The conservation of this land respects that history, protects the tributaries that provide Donner Lake with clean, clear water, and ensures that the scenic viewshed remains intact and beautiful. | |
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Donner Lake Overlook Place » Outdoors 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. 16 views 💖 119322-20136 Donner Summit Rd, Truckee, CA 96161 |
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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. 141 views 💖 1Truckee, 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. 60 views 💖 1Sugar Bowl Rd, Truckee, CA 96161 |
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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. 114 views 💖 112593 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161 |