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Best hikes in Donner Memorial State Park.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Donner Memorial State Park
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months July, August, September

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Schallenberger Ridge Road
    1.8 mi
  2. 02
    JP's Trail
    1.3 mi
  3. 03
    Lakeview Canyon Road
    1.3 mi
  4. 04
    Emigrant Trail
    1.2 mi
  5. 05
    Ponds Road
    1.0 mi
  6. 06
    Zig-zag
    0.9 mi
  7. 07
    Hewlett Road
    0.9 mi
  8. 08
    Dutch Flat Donner Lake Wagon Road
    0.8 mi
  9. 09
    Old Emigrant Trail Road
    0.8 mi
  10. 10
    Crest Divide Road
    0.7 mi
  11. 11
    Crest Divide Road
    0.7 mi
  12. 12
    Over Ridge Road
    0.7 mi
  13. 13
    Dutch Flat Donner Lake Wagon Road
    0.5 mi
  14. 14
    Lakeview Canyon Road
    0.4 mi
  15. 15
    South View Road
    0.4 mi
  16. 16
    Crest Divide Road
    0.4 mi
  17. 17
    Schallenberger Ridge Road
    0.3 mi
  18. 18
    Original Lincoln Highway Trail
    0.3 mi
  19. 19
    Truckee River Legacy Trail
    0.2 mi
  20. 20
    Donner Memorial Connector Path (Washed Out)
    0.2 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Donner Memorial State Park: July, August, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.