Echo Summit
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Echo Summit is a high mountain pass in California’s Sierra Nevada, known as a key route near Lake Tahoe and a popular access point for outdoor recreation.
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
mountain pass
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transportation route → |
| accessPointFor |
Desolation Wilderness
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Pacific Crest Trail → |
| category |
Landforms of El Dorado County, California
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Mountain passes of California → Sierra Nevada passes → |
| climate |
alpine climate
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| connects |
Lake Tahoe Basin
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Sacramento Valley → |
| elevation |
approximately 2,250 meters
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approximately 7,382 feet → |
| feature |
forested surroundings
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granite outcrops → scenic overlooks → |
| hasViewOf |
Lake Tahoe region
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Sierra Nevada peaks → |
| hazard |
avalanche risk areas nearby
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winter driving conditions → |
| locatedIn |
California
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El Dorado County, California → Sierra Nevada → United States → |
| locatedNear |
Lake Tahoe
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| locatedOn |
Sierra Nevada crest near Lake Tahoe basin rim
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| maintainedBy |
California Department of Transportation
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| nearbyCity |
South Lake Tahoe, California
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| partOf |
Sierra Nevada mountain range
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| popularFor |
backcountry access
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outdoor recreation → sightseeing → |
| region |
Northern California
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| roadDesignation |
U.S. Highway 50 summit
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| roadType |
all-weather highway pass
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| subjectTo |
chain controls in winter
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heavy snowfall in winter → |
| tourismRole |
gateway to Lake Tahoe recreation
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| traversedBy |
U.S. Route 50
NERFINISHED
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| usedFor |
hiking access
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recreation access → road transportation → skiing access → snow play → |
Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Sierra Nevada passes
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include |
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Sierra Nevada transportation corridor
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traverses |