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Donner Pass

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Donner Pass is a 7,056-foot-high mountain pass in the northern Sierra Nevada, above Donner Lake and Donner Memorial State Park about 9 miles …

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Sep 19, 2023
Donner Pass is historic on three levels and scenic at every level. As I drove up the mountain I tried to imagine how difficult it must have been for the pioneers in ox or mule-drawn wagons. The trage…Full review by SouthSeasAmerican
Jul 23, 2023
They have a memorial put up for the donner group. Not a lot to do here besides the museum and memorial. They have hiking trails that go around the lake.Full review by Mattkur
Mar 31, 2023
Donner Pass is a high mountain pass near Truckee in the Sierra mountains. I drove on the scenic road (Highway 40) on a beautiful day in July, and enjoyed the fantastic scenery. I stopped at the Rai…Full review by Bill M
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Elevation:7,056 ft (2,151 m)
Located:Nevada County, California, United States

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