Donner Party Hike Weekend

Step into one of California’s most powerful historical landscapes during Donner Party Hike Weekend, a guided experience exploring the stories and sites tied to the emigrants’ journey through Donner Summit.

Saturday features a selection of guided hikes to significant Donner Party locations across the summit area, while Sunday offers additional walking tours and educational programming at Donner Memorial State Park. Along the way, experienced guides bring the landscape to life with stories of survival, westward migration, and the enduring legacy of the Donner Party.

Expect mountain terrain, changing Sierra weather, and a meaningful outdoor experience that blends history, place, and perspective.