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Donner Pass. Coordinates: 39°18′52″N 120°19′37″W. Donner Pass is a 7,056-foot-high (2,151 m) [2] mountain pass in the northern Sierra Nevada, above Donner Lake and Donner Memorial State Park about 9 miles (14 km) west of Truckee, California.
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Jan 13, 2023 · Explore the Donner Pass Summit Tunnels: Full Guide and Map. Updated on. 01/13/2023. |by. Carol Guttery. 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 ...
Directions. Print/PDF map. Share. More. Length 21.2 miElevation gain 6,663 ftRoute type Out & back. Proceed cautiously on this 21.2-mile out-and-back trail near Lone Pine, California. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers.
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- Lone Pine, California, United States
A granite paradise in the subalpine! Donner Summit is located a short distance from Truckee. Get there by taking a scenic drive along Donner Lake and up Donner Pass Road. The view are immaculate, and once there, outdoor adventure is endless.
Directions. Print/PDF map. Share. More. Length 3.6 miElevation gain 557 ftRoute type Loop. Head out on this 3.6-mile loop trail near Norden, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
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- Norden, California, United States
Mount Whitney's summit is on the Sierra Crest and the Great Basin Divide. It lies near many of the Sierra Nevada 's highest peaks. [11] . The peak rises dramatically above the Owens Valley, sitting 10,778 feet (3,285 m) or just over 2 mi (3.2 km) above the town of Lone Pine 15 mi (24 km) to the east, in the Owens Valley. [11] .
The California Mountain Atlas is a complete listing of 3,800 summits of ≥P500 that span the entire state. The lists and maps give perhaps the clearest picture yet of the topographic properties of summits and divides over a wide and varied terrain.
