4.6 mi
Distance
1,079 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 52m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Upper Coldstream Canyon is an out-and-back trail in Donner Memorial State Park, managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, in Placer County, California. It is 4.6 miles long and gains 1,079 feet. The nearest town is Truckee, California, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,909 ft |
| High point | 2.3 mi | 2,092 ft |
| End | 4.6 mi | 1,909 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation
Source of truth
- Donner Memorial State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Truckee, CA · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Placer County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Donner Memorial State Park · California Department of Parks and Recreation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(530) 582-7892
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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