Donner Party Hike
This Event has no scheduled dates at this time. It last occurred on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
Event Description:
Learn the secrets of Donner Summit as you hike with local historians. Saturday has eight hikes of varying degrees of difficulty to choose from. The hikes will be followed by music with Alice Osborn and lunch. The after-lunch presenter is Greg Palmer, our local historian, who will tell stories from his 30-yrs of leading hikes. Sunday is a walking tour where you learn about the grueling mishaps of the Donner Party and the archaeological finds that remain. The day ends at Donner Memorial State Park to view Murphy's Cabin and Pioneer Monument. Tour size is limited so please sign up now.
Pre-registration required
Price:
Saturday hike, lunch and entertainment: $65; Sunday walking tour additional $20 (total $85)
Where is the event?
Donner Ski Ranch
19329 Donner Pass Rd
Exit 174 from I-80 and then 3.5 miles east on Donner Summit
Norden, CA
(530) 426-3635
