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  1. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › Donner_PassDonner Pass - Wikipedia

    Donner Pass is a 7,056-foot-high (2,151 m) mountain pass in the northern Sierra Nevada, above Donner Lake and Donner Memorial State Park about 9 miles (14 km) west of Truckee, California. Like the Sierra Nevada themselves, the pass has a steep approach from the east and a gradual approach from the west.

  2. Mar 5, 2010 · Donner Pass, in the Sierra Nevada of northern California, is named for the Donner party. The pass now represents the most important transmontane route (rail and highway) connecting San...

  3. 5 days ago · 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.

  4. Donner Pass is a high mountain pass in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the northern part of California State. It is above Donner lake and the pass has a steep approach.

  5. May 11, 2024 · Donner Pass, pass, in the Sierra Nevada of northern California, U.S., that is the most important transmontane route (rail and highway) connecting San Francisco with Reno, Nevada. Rising to an elevation of more than 7,000 feet (2,100 metres), it lies 35 miles (55 km) west-southwest of Reno.

  6. Jun 20, 2024 · Donner Pass, with Donner Lake in the distance, near Truckee, California. On December 16 a party of 10 men and 5 women set out to cross the mountains on improvised snowshoes. During a month’s harrowing, often overwhelming hardships from cold, storms, deep snow, and inadequate food, they struggled on.

  7. Mar 3, 2024 · Nestled high in the northern Sierra Nevada, Donner Pass California holds both historical significance and modern-day importance. As you explore this region, you’ll find it to be a 7,056-foot-high mountain pass that has played a pivotal role in America’s westward expansion.

  8. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › Donner_PartyDonner Party - Wikipedia

    The Donner Party, sometimes called the Donner–Reed Party, were a group of American pioneers who migrated to California in a wagon train from the Midwest. Delayed by a multitude of mishaps, they spent the winter of 1846–1847 snowbound in the Sierra Nevada mountain range.

  9. Jan 13, 2023 · The Donner Pass summit tunnels present a fascinating opportunity to explore California’s railroad history along with some gritty urbex graffiti. This guide will give you some history on the Donner tunnels along with practical advice for when and how to visit them.

  10. Enjoy this 6.2-mile loop trail near Norden, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 43 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

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