The Cal Lodge is located at 7,000 ft. on top of Donner Summit.  
Always be prepared for winter driving conditions. Drive slow,
carry chains, and remember when you reach our Lodge, you'll
feel at home and won't have to drive anymore because you can
ski or snowshoe out our back door or use the free shuttle to
Sugar Bowl Ski resort.  Call Cal Trans road Conditions for
updates on weather conditions 1-800-427-ROAD  
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From San Fransisco
Take the Bay Bridge to Interstate 80, head east toward
Sacramento/Reno. Just before you reach Donner Summit look
for the "Sugar Bowl Next Exit" sign then exit at the
Norden/Soda Springs off ramp. Turn right on Highway 40
eastbound, and continue 2.5 miles. Just past the Clair Tappaan
Lodge on your left, your next exit will be the Cal Lodge.  We
have a green roof and sit up on the hill to the left.  You know you
have gone too far if you reach the Gondola parking lot for Sugar
Bowl, if so turn around and we are the first big driveway to the
right, park in the lot on the left.  In the winter months you must
park at the bottom of the hill in the large parking lot and walk
up about 75 feet to our lodge.  Please DO NOT leave any
valuables in your vehicle at anytime, bring everything into the
lodge.

From Reno
Take Interstate 80 west through Truckee and continue heading
west towards Donner summit.  Take the Norden/ Soda Springs/
Sugar Bowl Exit. Turn left on Highway 40 eastbound, and
continue 2.5 miles. Pass the Clair Tappaan Lodge on your left,
your next exit will be the Cal Lodge.  We have a green roof and
sit up on the hill to the left.  You know you have gone to far if
you reach the Gondola parking lot for Sugar Bowl, if so turn
around and we are the first big driveway to the right, park in
the lot on the left.  In the winter months you must park at the
bottom of the hill in the large parking lot and walk up about 75
feet to our lodge.  Please DO NOT leave any valuables in your
vehicle at anytime, bring everything into the lodge.
Cal Trans Driving Tips