Explore scenic Donner Summit with local historians on interpretive walks and hikes. As you trace the steps of the emigrants, imagine the clip-clop of oxen and the rumble of wagons of the countless pioneers who scaled the mighty Sierra Nevada in search of a better life.
Go to the web page for Donner Party Hike event
Hikes depart from Sugar Bowl 10 minutes from Truckee —
30 minutes from Lake Tahoe. Preregistration required. Limited same day registration. Every hiker gets a baseball cap.
SATURDAY HIKES: Choose from one of seven hikes ranging from 3.5 to 6 miles with varying degree of difficulty. See petroglyphs, railroad snowshed tunnels or the China Wall. Stroll through meadows or discover hidden Sierra lakes. In the afternoon enjoy a hamburger lunch and afternoon speaker. Preregistration is encouraged to assure hike choice. $50/HIKER; $60 AFTER August 27.
SUNDAY WALKING TOUR: Learn about the grueling mishaps of the Donner Party and the archaeological finds that remain. Then, it’s on to all new Donner Memorial State Park to view the Murphy Cabin Site and Pioneer Monument.
