the Pioneer Monument - welcoming visitors year round - which was built to commemorate the Donner Party traveling to California from the east in the mid-19th century. The statue itself is positioned high, which is said to be the depth snow reached during the winter of 1846 when the Donner Party failed to make it over the pass. The North shore of the Lake hosts of public docks for both swimmers and boaters. Every year the town of Truckee hosts the Donner Lake Triathlon which consists of the Sprint Triathlon: swim, bike, run and the International Triathlon: , , run. Hiking There are roughly of hiking trails inside the Park. Visitors can legally park in Coldstream Canyon (just past the 76 gas station) which contains the alignment of the primary Emigrant Trail, which leads up to U.S. Forest Service and the Pacific Crest trails beyond the park. Donner Lake is roughly around which also makes for a great hike. Camping There are 154 sites to camp at in the park and a day-use area along the lake. A lakeside interpretive trail has 18 panels which discuss the natural and cultural resources in the local area. See also List of dams and reservoirs in California List of lakes in California References External links Trailspotting: Donner Memorial State Park Trail Hike description & photos California State Parks:Donner Lake Views of Donner Lake, California. Photographed by R.J. Waters and Co., ca. 1915, The Bancroft Library Change of Pace Pipeline spill of diesel fuel into Donner Lake settlement Donner Party Lakes of California Lakes of Nevada County, California Tourist attractions in Nevada County, California Lakes of Northern California Stephens–Townsend–Murphy Party