Event: Snowshoe Donner Canyon

When: Tuesday, Apr 02, 2024 @ 09:15 AM – 12:00 PM

Leader(s); Instructor(s):
     Bush-Rhoads, Starry @ 775-544-8306; starrylbush@gmail.com

Ride Sharing: North West Kohl’s Parking Lot @ 08:30 AM. Directions: 5150 Mae Anne Ave in Ridgeview Plaza

Starting Location: Donner Summit Canyon TH. Directions: Take I-80 West to Exit 184 (Donner Pass Rd) and turn left. Drive beside Donner Lake past West End Beach. About 1/2 mile past S Shore Dr (turn off for West End Beach) is a turn off. Parking in there. If you get to the Winter Closure Gate, you’ve gone too far.
     Facilities: Unknown

Description: DONNER CANYON is a 3-mile trek starting at the trailhead on Donner Pass Road, Truckee, on a snow-covered trail, up a slight hill through the forest along a small creek then to a picnic table with views of Donner Lake and surrounding snow covered mountains.

Distance(s): 3.0     Route Type: Out-and-Back     Elevation Gain: 350 (ft)     Difficulty: 3 (1=Easy thru 10=Very Difficult)

Event Specific Information: We will take a rest at the picnic table, take advantage of the photo ops, a group photo, have a snack then return to our vehicles.

What to Bring: Snowshoes, Poles, Water, Snacks, Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Dress in layers.

Click any link to see a Google Map; Please arrive at least 15 minutes before stated times.

No dogs or other pets are permitted on this activity.

All participants should carry emergency information (including contact and relevant medical information).