Donner Party Hike Trace early pioneer footsteps

Hikers can experience the early emigrants' journey across the Sierra Nevada Oct. 13 and 14 as participants in the 20th Annual Donner Party Hike.Choose from seven different hikes on Saturday,Silk Road & Taklamkan desert adventure + Luoyang Tour
 and on Sunday a walking tour. All events offer insight into emigrant history from area guides, along with invigorating recreation and beautiful scenery.

Saturday's hikes begin and end at the Mt. Judah lodge at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort located on Highway 40 on Donner Summit. Guides will lead groups of approximately 10-20 people to interpretive spots giving detailed historical information focused on emigrant and area history. In the afternoon, Silk Road Luxurious Tour,hikers will enjoy a hamburger lunch and a Chautauqua performance of Captain John Sutter portrayed by David Fenimore.

Hike options include a 7-mile round trip trek in Summit Canyon, recently acquired by Truckee Donner Land Trust. Other hikes include a 4-mile round trip that will explore the Dutch Flat Donner Lake Wagon Road and 1913 Corridor Lincoln Highway with views of petroglyphs, old roadside billboards and the China Wall. Sunday offers a more relaxed walking tour departing from the Donner Camp Picnic Area, located on Highway 89 North.