Donner Party Hike

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Name: Donner Party Hike

Date: September 20, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM PDT

Website: http://www.donnerpartyhike.com

Event Description:

Sunday offers an additional walking tour and exploration/education at Alder Creek and the State Park where Donner Party families wintered.

On Saturday, the day before, learn the secrets of Donner Summit as you hike with local historians. Saturday has seven hikes of varying degrees of difficulty to choose from and will be followed by lunch and a historical talk at lunch time. A chautauqa presentation focused on the Reed Family of the Donner Party. This will be followed by a presentation about the five extreme athletes who will have just completed a reprise of the 1844 Stephens Party's crossing of the Sierra (two years before the Donner Party.

Pre-registration is required. Register for either Saturday or both Saturday and Sunday at DonnerPartyHike.com

For more information, please visit DonnerPartyHike.com or email info@DonnerPartyHike.com.

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Date/Time Information:

Saturday, September 19 at 8:00 a.m.
Sunday, September 20 at 9:00 a.m.

Fees/Admission:

$65 for Saturday only hike ($75 after September 5)
Sunday Walking Tour $20

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