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Donner Peak & Mount Judah, CA. • 5-star hike. • 3.4 to 5.3 mile options. • Medium difficulty | Gain 890 to 1,310 ft (Peak 8,243 ft) • Donner Summit, CA | Lake Tahoe. • Driving Directions: Trailhead. On the trail through June snow.
Donner Lake, formerly known as Truckee Lake, [2] 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. A moraine serves as a natural dam for the lake.
Donner Lake, formerly known as Truckee Lake, is a freshwater lake in Northeast California on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada and about 20 miles northwest of the much larger Lake Tahoe.
Donner Memorial State Park is located in the scenic the Sierra Nevada mountain range at an elevation of about 6,000 feet. This legendary alpine park offers summer camping, picnicking, kayaking, paddle sports, fishing, and hiking. During winter, visitors can cross-country ski, snowshoe on trails, and play in the snow.
Located in the grandeur of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Donner Lake is a precious gem with a storied past. Situated within the quaint town of Truckee in Nevada County, this picturesque lake is a mere 100-mile scenic journey east of Sacramento, a stone’s throw away from Lake Tahoe and less than 40 miles from Reno, Nevada.
Overlooking Donner Lake a thousand feet below, Rainbow Bridge is one of the best spots to catch a sunset in California's High Sierra. With Donner Lake in the background and the early 1900s bridge architecture in the foreground, this can be one of the coolest “golden hour” photos you can capture.
Take a dip into the crystal clear waters of Donner Lake. Learn about the Washoe Tribe, the Donner Party, and builders of the transcontinental railroad. Donner Memorial State Park offers visitors a microcosm of Wild West history, jaw-dropping scenery, and many must-see sights.
