Serene Lakes & Donner Summit Neighborhood Profile

Boreal, Cisco Grove, Kingvale, Norden, PlaVada, Serene Lakes, Soda Springs, Sugar Bowl

Donner Summit is an area west of Truckee, outside of Truckee town limits, at approximately 6800’ in elevation. The actual elevation of Donner Summit is over 7200’ in elevation. There are several ski resorts located in this area including Sugar Bowl, Boreal, Donner Ski Ranch and Soda Springs. Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Area, located in Soda Springs, is the largest cross-country ski facility in North America. Most of the homes in the neighborhoods in this area are 2nd homes although there is a community of year-round residents.