Signs From California

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.

Distance marker showing major cross streets in Placerville.

US-50 approaching Central Placerville. The US-50 freeway ends in central Placerville and becomes a city street for a few blocks through central Placerville.

US-50 east approaching Exit 44B - Forni Road/Placerville Drive.