Signs From California

CA-89 south at CA-88 junction. Turn right for CA-88 west; turn left for CA-88 East/CA-89 South.

CA-89 South approaching CA-88. Use CA-88 west for Kirkwood and Jackson. Use CA-89 South/CA-89 East for Markleeville and Woodfords. CA-89 south joins CA-88 east to Woodfords.

Alpine County Line on CA-89 south. Alpine County is the smallest county in California by population. CA-89 is posted as a scenic route.

Luther Pass - Elevation 7740 Feet. Luther Pass is on the divide between the Lake Tahoe Basin (to the north) and the Carson River.

Distance marker on CA-89 south. Distance to CA-88 Junction.

Summit closure information on CA-89 south. Information for Ebbetts Pass (via CA-4), Monitor Pass (via CA-89) and Carson Pass (via CA-88). This photograph was taken in mid-June, and all of the passes are open. Carson Pass on CA-88 is the only pass that is typically opened year round.

US-50 each at Echo Summit -Elevation 7382 Feet. This is the summit of the Sierra Nevada on US-50 and the divide between the American River drainage and Lake Tahoe, which drains to the Truckee River.

US-50 east approaching Exit 60 - Sly Park Road.

US-50 east approaching Exit 54 - Cedar Grove.

US-50 east approaching Exit 48 - Schnell School Road.