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China Cove on Donner Lake – Lake View Canyon Road loop from Gateway Park

China Cove on Donner Lake – Lake View Canyon Road loop from Gateway Park

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2.8

(10)

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China Cove on Donner Lake – Lake View Canyon Road loop from Gateway Park

00:37

13.4km

90m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Donner Memorial State Park

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3.22 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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5.22 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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8.33 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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11.8 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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13.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.21 km

3.81 km

2.25 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.29 km

4.98 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,860 m)

Lowest point (1,800 m)

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Wednesday 13 May

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China Cove on Donner Lake – Lake View Canyon Road loop from Gateway Park

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90m

China Cove on Donner Lake – Lake View Canyon Road loop from Gateway Park

China Cove on Donner Lake

Lake View Canyon Road

Donner Lake

Donner Lake Beach

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