Donner Ski Ranch
About Donner Ski Ranch
A gritty, retro alternative to Tahoe's corporate resorts, beloved for its old-school atmosphere and rugged Sierra Nevada terrain.
Highlights
- Retro ski culture
- Steep granite chutes
- Laid-back local vibe
- Historic mountain pass
Key Facts
- Altitude: 2319m
- Ski lifts: 8
- Lakes nearby: 36
- MTB trails: 120.1km
- Mountain huts: 2
Ski Area
Zahrnuto v těchto sezonních permanentkách
Weather and 9-day forecast for Donner Ski Ranch
- Today: 9 to 19 °C, partly cloudy, 8 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4395 m (4220 to 4470 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| čt 24. 9. | 9 / 19 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 8 h sun |
| pá 25. 9. | 4 / 14 °C | overcast | dry | 4 h sun |
| so 26. 9. | 4 / 17 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| ne 27. 9. | 0 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| po 28. 9. | 0 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| út 29. 9. | 3 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| st 30. 9. | 7 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| čt 1. 10. | 6 / 21 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| pá 2. 10. | 4 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
Things to do in Donner Ski Ranch
Hikes nearby — Donner Ski Ranch (15)
15 curated hiking trails around Donner Ski Ranch, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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PCT - California Section K
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Dutch Flat Donner Lake Wagon Road
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Pacific Crest Trail
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Pacific Crest Trail
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Castle Peak Trail
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Warren Lake Trail
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Hidden Gem
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Pacific Crest Trail
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Warren Lake Trail
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Sidewinder
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Wild West
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East Mustang Sally
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East Perimeter Trail
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Commemorative Overland Emigrant Trail
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East Perimeter Trail
Mountain biking near Donner Ski Ranch
- Donner Lake Rim Trail
- Walter and Esther Hewlett Royal Gorge Rim Trail
- Wendin Way Access Trail
- Hole in the Ground
- Emigrant Trail
- Switchback
- Razorback
- Aster
Getting to Donner Ski Ranch
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF), 17 km away, about 25 min by road
Where to stay in Donner Ski Ranch
145 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 116 EUR per night, median 116 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Donner Ski Ranch page.