| The town of
Truckee is one of the older communities in California, dating back to
the early days of the Transcontinental Railway. It is also renown for it's
frigid weather, frequently making the news for having the lowest overnight
temperature of any place in the lower 48 states. |
| Take the Hwy 267 exit from the I-80
freeway west of Truckee when trailering to Robie Park. This route, which takes you via
Brockway Summit, used to be suggested for larger rigs, but is now considered
the best road into Robie Park for all rigs. The alternative (original) route is
slower going and much dustier. |
| Just west of Truckee is Donner Lake, named for the
ill-fated Donner Party emigrants who became snowbound in the winter of
1846-47. |
