Negro Canyon has officially been renamed Johnson Canyon. While Truckee Donner Land Trust has labeled the property as Johnson Canyon since acquiring it in 2006, the name change is now official.
Johnson Canyon is the home of the headwaters of Gregory Creek, an important tributary of Donner Lake. The property is located immediately north of Interstate 80 at the Donner Lake Exit and is rich in wildlife and offers direct access to the Donner Lake Rim Trail.
The name commemorates Albert Johnson, a resident of the area and hotel owner in the late 1800s to early 1900s. Tahoe Weekly historian Mark McLaughlin wrote a feature on “Truckee Pioneer Albert Johnson” in July, which is available at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | truckeedonnerlandtrust.org
