Alder Creek (Nevada County, California)

Alder Creek is a perennial stream in Nevada County, California,[6] mostly within the town of Truckee.

It flows to the Truckee River via Prosser Creek.

The Donner Party camped in Alder Creek Valley when stopped by snow in November, 1846.

There is a memorial to them off California route 89 just north of the creek.

This article related to a river in California is a stub.

A beaver pond on Alder Creek
Plaque about the Donner women at the Alder Creek Valley camp memorial
Donner Party camp plaque, at Alder Creek Valley memorial