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A wonderful hike up Donner Peak from the Snow Shed parking lot. Snow shoe the ridge line route or hike up with North face with technical gear (crampons, ropes, and protection). Outstanding views from the top.
A wonderful hike up Donner Peak from the Snow Shed parking lot. Snow shoe the ridge line route or hike up with North face with technical gear (crampons, ropes, and protection). Outstanding views from the top.
Donner Pass ( 7,056 ft )is a mountain pass in the northern Sierra Nevada, above Donner Lake about 9 miles (14 km) west of Truckee, California.
Looking out over the bridge out to Lake Tahoe and the mountains in the background so magnificent!!
The Donner Party, or Donner-Reed Party, was a group of American pioneers led by George Donner and James F. Reed who set out for California in a wagon train in May 1846. They were delayed by a series of mishaps and mistakes, and spent the winter of 1846–47 snowbound in the Sierra Nevada. Some of the pioneers resorted to cannibalism to survive.
The Inn at Truckee

The Inn at Truckee

2 out of 5
11506 Deerfield Dr Truckee CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Truckee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
nice helpful staff, The inn is "dated" and could use a facelift, but it was clean and centrally located

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

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The Inn at Truckee
Truckee Donner Lodge

Truckee Donner Lodge

2.5 out of 5
10527 Cold Stream Rd Truckee CA
The price is CA $170 per night from Feb 11 to Feb 12
CA $170
CA $192 total
Feb 11 - Feb 12
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Truckee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
Nice clean room. Excellent breakfast.

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

Truckee Donner Lodge
Crown Motel

Crown Motel

2 out of 5
8200 North Lake Blvd Kings Beach CA
Book a stay at this beach motel in Kings Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
for a quick trip hotel was good clean room

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

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Olympic Village Inn

Olympic Village Inn

3 out of 5
1909 Chamonix Place Olympic Valley CA
Stay at this condo in Olympic Valley. Enjoy free parking, 3 hot tubs, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (371 reviews)
Location is very convenient for Palisade. The heater in the room is ancient and struggles to heat up the room. The sofa bed is located in the living room has no heater so can get a little cold at night.

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

Olympic Village Inn
Red Wolf Lodge at Olympic Valley

Red Wolf Lodge at Olympic Valley

3 out of 5
1855 Village South Rd Olympic Valley CA
Book a stay at this ski condo in Olympic Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Palisades Tahoe and Gondola Plaza are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (569 reviews)
Very convenient location, basically on the chair lift. Very cute decoration and clean. Nice clubhouse.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Red Wolf Lodge at Olympic Valley
Village Camp Truckee

Village Camp Truckee

3 out of 5
10100 Pioneer Trail Truckee CA
Stay at this cabin in Truckee. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Northstar California Resort and Donner Lake are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
Wonderful modern, well stocked cabin, and easy check-in! We will be back

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

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Donner Pass Summit Tunnels

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Donner Pass Summit Tunnels during your travels in Norden.

Donner Pass Summit Tunnels

Disney Express Ski Lift

Enjoy a trip to Disney Express Ski Lift and popular activities like skiing in Norden. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area, or seek out the hiking trails.

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