3 mile snowshoe loop in Donner Memorial State Park

SUMMARY
On this easy to moderate snowshoe loop hike within Donner Memorial State Park, we will snowshoe in a counter-clockwise direction for about 3 miles with very little elevation gain along the shores of Donner Lake and through the forest.

MEETING TIMES AND PLACES
For carpooling, meet 8:00am at a park and ride next to Shell Gas Station on Taylor Rd in Roseville, and the address is 1821 Taylor Rd, Roseville, CA 95661.

For those meeting directly at the trailhead, meet 9:45am at a parking lot next to visitor center, gift shop, and museum within Donner Memorial State Park, and the address is 12593 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161. And there is a $10 parking fee.

HIKING INFORMATION AND ESSENTIALS
DIFFICULTY: Easy to moderate.
DISTANCE: About 3 miles.
ELEVATION: Almost flat terrain, very little elevation gain.

ESSENTIALS: Bring snowshoes, ski poles, waterproof jecket and pants/gaiters, waterproof boots, warm layed clothing made out of wool or polypro (no cotton), sun protection gear (sunglasses, hat, etc), lots of water, snacks/small lunch, something waterproof to sit on during lunch if needed, electrolytes, first aid kit, cell phone for emergencies, etc.

REFERENCE: Information about snowshoeing in the Tahoe Truckee Area can be found on the following link; https://www.visittruckeetahoe.com/things-to-do/snowshoeing-winter-walking