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Donner Pass (el. 7085 ft. / 2160 m.) is a high mountain pass in the northern Sierra Nevada, located above Donner Lake about nine miles west of Truckee, CA. It is traversed by US Route 40 (Donner Pass Road). I-80 crosses the crest about 2 miles north of Donner Pass.

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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 is donner pass?

part of hwy 88 is Donner Pass. Which is about 20 miles to 89 (Carson Pass)


What Highway is Donner Pass?

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Who is donner pass named for?

Donner Pass and Donner River are named in honor of the lost western expedition called the Donner Party. Title suggests mirth, reality included starvation, exposure and cannibalism!


Where is the Emigrant Trail Museum And Bookstore Donner Memorial State Park in Truckee California located?

The address of the Emigrant Trail Museum And Bookstore Donner Memorial State Park is: 12593 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161


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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.


How many cars pass Donner's pass each year?

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What was the average in winter season monthly snow fall for the Sierra Nevada Mountains Donner Pass?

Not sure what the annual slow fall rate is but at the Donner Pass memorial the plaque said the 22 foot height of the memorial represented the depth of the snow when the Donner Party was trapped there.


Where is Donner Ski Ranch located?

The Donner Ski Ranch is located in Nordon, California. It is in Northern California near the California-Nevada border, to the northeast of Sacramento.


Where is the Sierra Nevada Childrens Museum in Truckee California located?

The address of the Sierra Nevada Childrens Museum is: 11711 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161-4954


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.


Where is the Donner Lake located?

The small lake called Donner Lake is a freshwater lake. It is located in Northeast California. It is approximately 11 miles away from the very well known Lake Tahoe.