Donner Trail Park
Salt Lake City
Travel Fee: $25
Features: Mountain backdrops, pine trees, easy access
Availability: 24/7
Address: 2903 Kennedy Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Best time to photograph here: Right at sunrise or 1 hour prior to sunset time
Additional Notes: All of the photos contained in this gallery were taken during the winter months
Pros: Easy to access, minimal walking required, lower down in the valley with warmer temperatures compared to the high mountains, easy parking.
Donner Trail Park is a scenic and historically significant area, typically associated with the route taken by pioneers during the westward expansion of the United States in the 19th century. The park's name pays homage to the infamous Donner Party, a group of settlers who faced extreme hardship while traversing the Sierra Nevada during the winter of 1846-1847.