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48 of 87 pioneers survived the trip. Near Truckee Lake, Northwest of Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada Mountains on the border of North California and Nevada, the Party could go no further. Most survived by cannibalizing their family members and others who died of starvation in what is now known as The Donner Pass.

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What Group of pioneers trapped in the sierra Nevada range by winter snow?

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What mountain range was doom for donner party?

I think what you are asking for is Donner Pass, located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.


What mountains did the donner party have to cross?

There was only one major mountain range that the Donner Party had to cross through. The Rocky Mountain. The Rockys caused a lot of trouble for the people going out to west. The Donner Party took off late from Independence, MO, so the Donner Party got stuck in the Rockys. That's what caused the Donner Party to become so famous and the number of people going to the west decreased dramatically. Then the Gold Rush started and the numbers went way up.


Who is the Donner Pass named after?

It was a relatively easy way for wagon to make it through the Sierra Nevada mountain range (at the time it was called Hastings Cutoff). It made for a straight shot between Lake Tahoe and Sacramento. The Donner party made it famous by getting stranded there during a poorly advised winter crossing attempt. Donner pass is still used today. Hwy 80 goes through it between California and Nevada.


What pass did the donner party go through to get to california?

The Donner Party traveled through the Sierra Nevada mountain range, specifically using the Truckee Pass, to reach California. They initially aimed for the California Trail but took a shortcut that led them to become trapped in the mountains during the winter of 1846-1847. This detour ultimately resulted in dire consequences for the group.


Which mountain range does the Donner Pass cut through?

The Donner Pass cuts through the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California. This pass is historically significant as it was a key route for westward migration during the mid-19th century, particularly for the ill-fated Donner Party. It connects the western and eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada, providing access to various recreational and transportation routes.


The Donner Pass is how long?

Donner Pass is approximately 7,000 feet (2,134 meters) above sea level and spans around 15 miles (24 kilometers) in length. Located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California, it is known for its historical significance related to the ill-fated Donner Party in the winter of 1846-1847. The pass is now a key route for transportation and recreation in the region.


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