The old Hwy 40 passed through this summmit at 7135 ft elevation, still today the Donner Pass Road. Fast and heavy traffic of course goes over the I-80 interstate freeway a couple of miles north.
Also the site of German BierGarten Restaurant "Summit Haus" open from mid June to Labor Day (early September) 11am-4pm, part of Sugar Bowl Resort

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December 15, 2023

Road cycling

Donner Pass sits at an elevation of 7,056 feet above Donner Lake. The pass was originally used by the California Trail and America's first transcontinental railroad. It is named after the ill-fated Donner Party, who overwintered there in 1846.

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Pacific Crest Trail: CA Section L - Donner Summit to Highway 49

67.4km

19:38

1,600m

2,300m

Hike the challenging 41.9-mile Pacific Crest Trail: CA Section L from Donner Summit to Highway 49, featuring diverse landscapes.

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Mount Judah – Roller Pass Overlook loop from Donner Pass

11.7km

03:30

390m

380m

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George R. Stewart Peak – Flora Lake loop from Boreal Mountain Resort

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03:05

210m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Nevada County, California, United States

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Historic Donner Pass Summit ⛰️ Pacific Crest Trail crossing

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Pacific Crest Trail: CA Section L - Donner Summit to Highway 49

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Mount Judah – Roller Pass Overlook loop from Donner Pass

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George R. Stewart Peak – Flora Lake loop from Boreal Mountain Resort

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