Tahoe Trail TrekkersCommemorative Emigrant Trail Volkswalk -10k & 5k

Rated 1B Starting elevation 6,000 ft. *This is a section of a longer trail which parallels the routes taken by the emigrants in the mid 1800’s.

Much of the original emigrant route has been obliterated by roads and reservoirs. (Fact taken from Sierra Club Trails) Walk in a mostly level, forested area, on well maintained dirt trails. Enjoy the babbles of Alder Creek alongside the trail for much of the route, crossing over several wooden bridges.

At the start/finish area, there is a loop trail with information and signs about the encampment of a portion of the ill-fated Donner Party during the winter of 1846-47. This is part of the walk route.