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China Cove on Donner Lake – West End Beach, Donner Lake loop from Truckee River Wildlife Area

China Cove on Donner Lake – West End Beach, Donner Lake loop from Truckee River Wildlife Area

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(2682)

12,174

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China Cove on Donner Lake – West End Beach, Donner Lake loop from Truckee River Wildlife Area

04:40

90.0km

1,220m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 69.4 km for 163 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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29.2 km

Donner Camp Historical Site Trailhead & Picnic Area

Highlight • Historical Site

Central parking area along the Prosser Creek Trail Loops and crossing of highway 267.

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42.1 km

Glacier Way Trail & Bergschrund Trail (junction)

Highlight • Trail

Bergschrund Trail drops south-east off Glacier Way, heading down to Powerline Trail. Further down is the Freeway I-80, but not really a good way to cross except further west at …

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56.0 km

China Cove on Donner Lake

Highlight • Beach

China Cove is a sandy cove on Donner Lake. This is a quieter and more relaxed one in the southern part of the lake. There is limited parking in the …

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59.8 km

West End Beach, Donner Lake

Highlight • Beach

The West Shore of Donner Lake is a public beach and park with a 12-acre day-use beach and American Red Cross-certified lifeguards. They are on the go during the summer, …

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64.5 km

A small stretch of sand with privileged views of Donner Lake and the surrounding forest. The beach is easily accessible from the road, making it a great spot to check out, or even take a refreshing dip.

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69.5 km

Truckee Downtown

Highlight • Settlement

Truckee Downtown has lots of character, bars, restaurants and a bus station. If you want to stay in Truckee, this is also the location to go. The post office is …

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70.4 km

Brockway Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Brockway Road (Highway 267) offers a challenging climb heading out of Truckee. The first few miles through Martis Valley are mostly flat, giving you a gentle warm-up. Then comes a …

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74.7 km

Keilhofer

Nature Reserve

90.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.8 km

34.3 km

10.1 km

3.51 km

1.08 km

188 m

118 m

Surfaces

80.3 km

4.95 km

3.62 km

839 m

288 m

152 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,250 m)

Lowest point (1,680 m)

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China Cove on Donner Lake – West End Beach, Donner Lake loop from Truckee River Wildlife Area

Donner Camp Historical Site Trailhead & Picnic Area

Glacier Way Trail & Bergschrund Trail (junction)

China Cove on Donner Lake

West End Beach, Donner Lake

Donner Lake Beach

Truckee Downtown

Brockway Road

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