Donner Party Hike
Learn the secrets of Donner Summit as you hike with local historians. Saturday has seven hikes of varying degrees of difficulty to choose from. The hikes will be followed by lunch and a historical talk at lunch time. A chautauqa presentation focused on the Reed Family of the Donner Party. This will be followed by a presentation about the five extreme athletes who will have just completed a reprise of the 1844 Stephens Party's crossing of the Sierra (two years before the Donner Party.
Sunday offers an additional walking tour and exploration/education at Alder Creek and the State Park where Donner Party families winters.
Tour size for each hike is limited so please sign up now.
Sunday offers an additional walking tour and exploration/education at Alder Creek and the State Park where Donner Party families winters.
Tour size for each hike is limited so please sign up now.
Pre-registration is required. Register for either Saturday or both Saturday and Sunday at DonnerPartyHike.com
For more information, please visit DonnerPartyHike.com or email [email protected].
Date and Time
Saturday Sep 19, 2026
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM PDT
Saturday, September 19 at 8:00 a.m.
Sunday, September 20 at 9:00 a.m.
Fees/Admission
$65 for Saturday only hike ($75 after September 5)
Add on Sunday Walking Tour $20
Website
Printed courtesy of www.truckee.com – Contact the Truckee Chamber of Commerce for more information.
10065 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, CA 96161 – (530) 587-8808 – [email protected]