"I love Around Donner Summit"

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Backpacking Cycling, Mt. BikingBoating Kayaking/SUP Day HikesFishing, PicnicsOHV, GolfDownhill SkiingX-Country SkiingSnowmobilingSnow PlayHorseback Riding CampgroundsDispersed CampingResorts and LodgesMotels and B & Bs Cabin RentalsDonner State ParkEmigrant TrailsTranscontinental RRGiant Sequoias Jacksion MeadowsOld Highway 40Historic SitesWestern States TrailCurrent ConditionsForest ServiceChurchesArt and ArtistsRestaurants Camping along the Broad Interstate 80 CorridorForest Service and private campgrounds are spread along the Interstate 80 corridor from Colfax to beyond Truckee, north to Jackson Meadow Lake and south along the Foresthill Road. Many are easilyaccessible right off I-80. The more secluded campgrounds are found out a variety of side roads. We show them all.Cycling the Roads and Mountain Biking the TrailsCyclers find miles of roads, including old Highway 40 and the rolling terrainalong Highway 89 near Truckee.Mountain Bikers enjoy great trails around Prosser Creek Reservoir, up onDonner Summit, over in the Grouse Ridge area, and along thePioneer Trail.Backpacking and Day HikingDonner Summit is home to all kinds of outdoor recreation. Backpackers set off toexplore all the lakes inthe Grouse Ridge area or out the Pacific Crest Trail.Day Hikers enjoy treks to places such as Castle Peak or around Donner Lake.Horseback Riding Horseback riders set off in all directions, taking advantage of a number of Horse Camps such asSkillman and Little Lasier Meadow. Trail rides lead into Grouse Ridge, up and down the Pacific CrestTrail, along the Pioneer Trail, or to more adventurous places like the Painted Rock Trail or theTevis Cup route.OHV RoutesOff road enthusiasts have lots of designated areas to explore, from the miles of road and trailaround Prosser Hills to the expanse of forest trails out Foresthill Divide.Another popular area is around Fordyce Lake and Eagle Lakes. TOP mobile site A Scenic Drive Over Donner SummitWith two highways crossing Donner Summit, motorists can choose between speedy Interstate 80 or theslower, more scenic route of old Highway 40. Both have their attractions. Interstate 80 climbs steadilyup the western slope passing turnoffs to historic towns such as Colfax, Dutch Flat, and Truckee. Theviews from I-80 down the eastern side past Donner Lake are dramatic. A turnout part way down the passoffers a great place to look out over Donner Lake and back up toward the summit with views of thetranscontinental railroad tunnels and old Highway 40.Old Highway 40 is the more scenic road, winding through the gold rush era towns from Colfax toBaxter. Beyond Baxter motorists have to use I-80 for a short span up to Cisco Grove where they can pick upHighway 40 once again. From there, you can drive all the way up to Donner Pass and descend thespectacular eastern slope, crossing Rainbow Bridge and winding down to Truckee. For more details aboutthe route, see our page all about Old Highway 40.Winter on Donner SummitDonner Summit has five alpine ski resorts, miles of cross country skiing, and numerous snow play areas.Alpine Skiing and SnowboardingSugar Bowl - miles of runs with modern lifts leading to four summits. Sugar Bowlhas long been the premier ski area of Donner SummitBoreal - located right at Donner Summit off Interstate 80, Boreal draws in skiersand snowboarders of all ages. Often it is the first resort to open.Donner Ski Ranch - located at Soda Springs just up the road from Sugar Bowl, DonnerSki Ranch has long been a favorite destination for area skiers and boardersSoda Springs - A favorite family ski resort. Several children areas.Tahoe Donner - Located in the Tahoe Donner development north of Truckee, open tothe general public.Cross Country Skiing and SnowshoeingRoyal Gorge - the largest cross country ski area in the West, now operated bySugar Bowl. Located at Soda SpringsTahoe Donner - miles and miles of groomed cross country ski trails over variedterrain. Located north of Truckee.Snow Play AreasSoda Springs - Tube Town and Planet Kids. Tubing and a moving carpet to thetop of the hill for everyone and Planet Kidssnow activities for children 8 and under.Boreal's Playland Tubing - a moving carpet carries tubers to the top of the hillnext to the ski area.Kingvale's Tubes-R-Us - a sliding hill with a low admission price.Tahoe Donner Snowplay - tubing runs open to the general public, sleds and tubesincluded in price of admission. located northof Truckee.BoatingBoating is popular all up and down Donner Summit from the foothill lakes such as Rollins and Scotts Flatup the pass to places like Spaulding and Lake Valley and on across to the eastern side of the pass.There you'll find lakes like Donner, Boca, Stampede, and French Meadows. Those interested in largerlakes at lower elevations such as Folsom Lake and Bullards Bar can find more information on California's Greatest Lakes.FishingFishing is spectacular all around Donner Summit, especially in the famous Truckee River and in some of thebigger reservoirs such as Stampede and Spaulding. With so many destinations available to anglers, it ishard to choose. Our pages cover the small lakes like Fuller and Penner, mountains streams like Sagehenand the Little Truckee, and the depths of Donner Lake. For even more fishing destinations around Nevada County, see Dave's Sierra FishingTOPOther Sierra Passes - Other Adventures Echo SummitAt the south end of Lake Tahoe, Echo Summit (Highway 50) is the gateway to the Desolation Wilderness.Up and down the pass are opportunities for hiking, fishing, and boating. The exciting Crystal Basin is filledwith lakes, campgrounds, and trails. Read all about Echo Summit on Discover Echo Summit.Carson PassJust a short jaunt to the south Carson Pass (Highway 88) has many opportunities for adventure. SilverLake and Caples Lake draw fishermen and hikers every summer. Beautiful Hope Valley is popular with snowmobilers andcross country skiers in the winter, while in the summer it is a favorite destination for fly fishermen, photographers, painters, and bird watchers. Learn all about Carson Pass on Up and Over Carson Pass.Ebbetts PassOnly a few miles to the south, Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway (Highway 4) offers mountain lakes, winter skiing,wonderful camping, and a multitude of other outdoor recreation opportunities. You may want toconsider looking through our sister website Ebbetts Pass Adventures.Sonora PassA little farther to the south is beautiful Sonora Pass (Highway 108) with Dodge Ridge Ski Resort, Pinecrest Lake,Kennedy Meadows, and dozens of other great destinations and recreation opportunities. Take a look at anotherof our sister websites, Sonora Pass Vacations.TOPAround Donner Summit ◊ Chicago Park Web Design ◊ The maps displayed on this page are for illustrative purposes only. Around Donner Summit website makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability or suitability of any of its maps. Every effort is made to provide accurate and up to date information, but we cannot be responsible for errors or for changes that may have occurred since publication. Always confirm information with the service provider and check for any recent changes that may have been made. Check with rangers about the suitability of conditions before setting out on any hike or other forest activity. The information provided on this website is done so without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.