Donner Lake – Lake View Canyon Road loop from Bermgarten Parking

Donner Lake – Lake View Canyon Road loop from Bermgarten Parking

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Donner Lake – Lake View Canyon Road loop from Bermgarten Parking

01:36

32.0km

340m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.1 km for 163 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.60 km

Donner Lake

Highlight • Lake

Donner Lake, situated at an elevation of 5,936 feet and with a depth of 328 feet, is fed by Summit Creek and Gregory Creek and drained by Donner Creek. The …

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9.92 km

West End Beach, Donner Lake

Highlight • Beach

The West Shore of Donner Lake is a public beach and park with a 12-acre day-use beach and American Red Cross-certified lifeguards. They are on the go during the summer, …

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11.7 km

Lake View Canyon Road

Highlight • Trail

On the south shore of Donner Lake this trail climbs gently for a couple of miles. After crossing train tracks it gets steeper.

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13.7 km

China Cove on Donner Lake

Highlight • Beach

China Cove is a sandy cove on Donner Lake. This is a quieter and more relaxed one in the southern part of the lake. There is limited parking in the …

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22.2 km

A small stretch of sand with privileged views of Donner Lake and the surrounding forest. The beach is easily accessible from the road, making it a great spot to check out, or even take a refreshing dip.

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27.2 km

Truckee Downtown

Highlight • Settlement

Truckee Downtown has lots of character, bars, restaurants and a bus station. If you want to stay in Truckee, this is also the location to go. The post office is …

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