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
Inbegrepen in deze seizoenpassen
Weather and 9-day forecast for Donner Ski Ranch
- Today: 9 to 19 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4273 m (4070 to 4480 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wo 23 sep | 9 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| do 24 sep | 7 / 19 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| vr 25 sep | 4 / 16 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| za 26 sep | 3 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| zo 27 sep | -2 / 10 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| ma 28 sep | -3 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| di 29 sep | 1 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| wo 30 sep | 5 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| do 1 okt | 5 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 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.