Events

Royal Gorge Outreach Driving Tour for Non-Hikers
June 15, 2013 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Location: Donner Summit
 Meet ar Donner Ski Ranch. We’ll show the amazing diversity of the property from Van Nordn Meadow to the Royal Gorge of the American River. Register for this event here: registration.tdlandtrust.org. Read more >
Royal Gorge Outreach Tour of Van Norden Meadow
June 23, 2013 - 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Donner Summit
 Led by TDLT board members Geoff Griffin and Janet Zipser Zipkin. Meet at 2nd parking lot after crossing the railroad tracks on Serene Lakes Rd. Easy hike around meadow to view wildflowers, birds, butterflies and Native American grinding rocks. Because of the sensitivity of ground nesting... Read more >
Royal Gorge Outreach Tour of Snow Mountain (Jointly led by SLPOA)
June 30, 2013 - 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Donner Summit
Jointly led by Serene Lakes' George Lamson and Linda Cashion, and TDLT board members Geoff Griffin and David Brown. Meet at the end of Baxter Dr, in Serene Lakes. Moderate to strenuous. In this hike we will follow the Royal Gorge trails up over Castle Pass into the Palisade basin to the Snow... Read more >
Northern Sierra Partnership Second Annual Celebration
July 5, 2013 - 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Royal Gorge
The first and highly successful NSP celebration was held last year at spectacular Independence Lake. This year, we’ll be celebrating at the newly conserved Royal Gorge! The fun begins at 9 a.m. with hikes, nature walks, bike rides, and outdoor classrooms. At noon, guests will enjoy a... Read more >
Royal Gorge Outreach Tour of Lyle's Lookout (Jointly led by SLPOA)
July 14, 2013 - 9:00am - 2:00pm
Jointly led by Serene Lakes' George Lamson and Linda Cashion, and TDLT board members David Brown and Janet Zipser Zipkin. Meet at the parking area across from Royal Gorge’s Summit Station. This moderate hike is an easy hike with little change in elevation. On the way to Lyle’s lookout... Read more >
Royal Gorge Outreach Tour of Mt. Rowton
July 20, 2013 - 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Donner Summit
Led by TDLT board members Bill Goerke and Bill Thauvette.  Moderate to strenuous ascent with spectacular views and amazing geology. Distance 5+ miles. Meet: Ice Lakes Lodge: 1111 Soda Springs Rd. Directions from Hwy 80: Take the Soda Springs/Norden exit. Just short of a mile, turn Right... Read more >
Royal Gorge Outreach Tour of Point Mariah (Jointly led by SLPOA)
August 4, 2013 - 9:00am - 2:15pm
Location: Donner Summit
Jointly led by Serene Lakes' George Lamson and Linda Cashion, and TDLT board members Janet Zipser Zipkin and Gina Biondi. Meet at Soda Springs Rd. Moderate to strenuous. This is a wonderful hike and Mariah Point is a great place to see the spectacular Royal Gorge. The trail affords great views of... Read more >
Land Trust Benefit Dinner at Lake Mary Cabin
August 10, 2013 - 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Location: Sugar Bowl's Lake Mary Cabin on Donner Summit
Sugar Bowl’s popular Lake Mary Cabin Dinner Series returns to Donner Summit this summer with French-inspired California cuisine, served in a stunning lakeside setting below a Palisades backdrop. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit the Land Trust. Reservations,... Read more >
Royal Gorge Outreach Tour of Palisade Peak
August 11, 2013 - 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Donner Summit
Led by TDLT board members Anne Chadwick and Bill Thauvette. Meet at Royal Gorge Summit Station parking lot. Strenuous climb to majestic old growth forest and spectacular 360 degree views. Moderate to strenuous. Distance ~ 3.6 miles. Register for this event here: registration.tdlandtrust.org. Read more >
Trails & Vistas Art Hike
September 7, 2013 - 9:00am - September 8, 2013 - 9:00am
Location: The Pacific Crest Trailhead on Donner Summit
For Trails & Vistas 10th Anniversary, the location for the area’s magical, musical art hike is the Pacific Crest Trailhead in the Tahoe National Forest on Donner Summit. This unusually creative experience allows people to appreciate the Sierra landscape in a truly unforgettable manner.... Read more >