Hikers can experience the drama of the emigrant journey across the Sierra Nevada mountains without reliving the dangers October 5th and 6th courtesy of the Annual Donner Party Hike.

Participants can choose from seven different hikes on Saturday, and a walking tour on Sunday. All hikes offer interesting insight into emigrant history from local area guides, along with invigorating recreation and beautiful scenery.

Following the Saturday hikes, participants will enjoy a hamburger lunch and a presentation by Ethan Rarick, author of Desperate Passage - the Donner Party’s Perilous Journey West. This up-to-date narrative history of the Donner Party provides a fascinating and compelling look at this frontier drama.