Donner Lake – View of Donner Lake loop from Tahoe Donner Day Lodge

Donner Lake – View of Donner Lake loop from Tahoe Donner Day Lodge

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Donner Lake – View of Donner Lake loop from Tahoe Donner Day Lodge

02:05

38.7km

650m

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 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Tahoe National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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13.1 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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14.5 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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19.0 km

View of Donner Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this point on Donner Pass Road, you get a panoramic view of Donner Lake, surrounded by pine forest, this is a spot well worth stopping at during your ride.

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19.8 km

Historic Donner Pass Summit ⛰️ Pacific Crest Trail crossing

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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 …

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29.6 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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38.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.3 km

1.98 km

395 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.3 km