20 Mile Museum – Donner Summit Historical Society

Donner Summit Historical Society’s 20 Mile Museum highlights the history and beauty of the Summit. Interpretive signs have been placed mostly along Old Highway 40 and nearby from Auburn to Truckee.

Donner Summit is grand and unique and the Donner Summit Historical Society’s 20 Mile Museum highlights the history and beauty of the Summit. Interpretive signs have been placed mostly along Old Highway 40 and nearby from Auburn to Truckee. Each sign highlights history, displays historical photographs and quotes, tells a story, and lists activities for that location. As of the beginning of 2016 there are 45 ’20 Mile Museum’ signs.

  • Hours Self-Drive Tour, Weather Dependent
  • Address Old Highway 40 and nearby from Auburn to Truckee
  • Phone 209-606-6859
  • Website Donner Summit Historical Society
  • Best Feature Grand and Picturesque Drive
  • Historic Drive
  • Petroglyphs
  • Transcontinental Railroad

Take the Scenic Route Along Old Highway 40 on Donner Summit. Most of the signs have been placed along Old Highway 40 from the Nyack Exit on I-80 over Donner Summit and down into Truckee.  A few signs sit on adjacent roads.  Each sign highlights history, displays historical photographs and quotes, tells a story, and lists activities for the location.

ALSO CHECK OUT:

  • Ikeda’s Fruit Bakery & Burgers

    Ikeda’s Fruit Bakery & Burgers

    Auburn, CA

    Whether you are looking for fine wines, craft microbrews, top quality meats, ripe fruit from the farm, specialty snacks, or fresh baked pies, Ikeda’s guarantees you’ll discover a world of food you never knew existed!

    13500 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603
  • Pioneer Mining Supplies

    Pioneer Mining Supplies

    Auburn, CA

    They stock new power sluices, sluice boxes, pans, and all your basic needs for prospecting.

    878 High Street, Auburn, CA 95603
  • Maidu Museum & Historic Site

    Maidu Museum & Historic Site

    Roseville, CA

    The Maidu Museum & Historic Site offers a unique cultural haven for families and individuals who want to experience the life, ways and culture of the Nisenan Maidu who called this location home for thousands of years .

    1970 Johnson Ranch Drive, Roseville, CA 95661