Donner Lake – Lake View Canyon Road loop from Jackass Ridge

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Donner Lake – Lake View Canyon Road loop from Jackass Ridge

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Donner Lake – Lake View Canyon Road loop from Jackass Ridge

00:46

12.7km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

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Donner Memorial State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.17 km

Donner Lake Beach

Highlight • Beach

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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4.59 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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6.00 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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7.81 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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9.81 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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12.0 km

Emigrant Trail Museum of Donner Memorial State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

The Emigrant Trail Museum of Donner Memorial State Park is a memorial park and museum. In the 1840s, immigrants came over to this area to seek a better life on …

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12.1 km

Start of Truckee River Legacy Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Truckee River Legacy Trail connects the Donner Memorial State Park to the Glenshire neighborhood. The majority of the route parallels the Truckee River. Phases 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4A and a portion of 5 through the Mousehole are completed.

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12.7 km

End point

Parking

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