John T.
5/30/2025
Background On Donner Summit Bridge: The Donner Summit Bridge, also known as the Rainbow Bridge, is named after the Donner Summit, a high point in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The Donner...
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10060 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161
Donner Summit, located in Truckee, California, is recognized as a historically significant area, often referred to as the most important historical square mile in California and possibly the entire Western United States. It has been a site of various pivotal events, including the first wagon train to reach California, the first transcontinental railroad, and the first transcontinental highway.
In addition to its rich history, Donner Summit has served as a hub for numerous industries such as agriculture, forestry, and tourism, while also being a scenic destination known for its stunning granite landscapes. The area is steeped in stories of the Donner Party and their rescuers, making it a unique blend of natural beauty and historical significance.
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May A.
10/13/2024
Also known as the Rainbow Bridge [Truckee CA] As we were making our way up Donner Pass Road we had a good view of the bridge from below and in my mind it reminded me of the Bixby Bridge in Big...
Sheryl M.
7/24/2024
This detour off the usual path is a must! I wish I could explain why I was in such profound awe of the scenic views down into the Donner Pass Valley. It was midweek morning and there was a decent...
Bruce K.
7/18/2022
As I was driving up from Soda Springs, I drove past a couple of "road closed" signs. There was some sort of washout and road construction past the bridge considering that this is the Donner...
Scott H.
10/31/2020
Get off I 80 and drive through the real Donner Pass. This will take you to the Donner Summit Bridge. Park, check out the Donner Lake overlook, then take a walk over the Donner Summit Bridge. The...
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