Echo Summit, South Lake Tahoe, CA
At a glance
Echo Summit is ranked #11 of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe with an overall score of 3.4/5. Its standout factor is safety (4.4/5, 11th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe). The trade-offs are curb appeal (2.4/5) and schools (3.1/5).
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Echo Summit's cabins sit above 7,300 feet at the top of Highway 50's climb out of the basin, and for one strange summer this was the center of American sport. In 1968 the US Olympic men's track and field trials were held here, on a Tartan track laid through the pines of the old Nebelhorn ski area at 7,377 feet to mimic Mexico City's altitude, trees left standing in the infield. Four world records fell on this mountain, the team selected here won twelve gold medals, and the site is now a California Historical Landmark. Today the local landmark is Adventure Mountain's snow-play slopes, and the granite-and-vista setting at the pass is spectacular in every season. Life here is negotiated with the highway: chain controls, closures, and storm traffic define winter logistics, and services live down the hill in Meyers. Winter arrives first and leaves last at this elevation. For snow-first owners that arithmetic works fine, and they get to say world records were set in the neighborhood.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants-
Public Spaces3.2
Curb Appeal2.4
Overall Amenities score: 2.2 (1)
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet | Primary | K-5 | |
| Bijou Community | Primary | K-5 | |
| South Tahoe Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| South Tahoe High | High | 9-12 |
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Echo Summit FAQs8 answers
Is Echo Summit a good place to live?
Echo Summit ranks 11th of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe with an overall Houseberry score of 3.4 out of 5. Its strongest factor is safety (4.4/5). The trade-offs are curb appeal (2.4/5) and schools (3.1/5).
Is Echo Summit safe?
Echo Summit, South Lake Tahoe scores 4.4 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 11th of 30 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe.
Which schools serve Echo Summit?
Schools serving Echo Summit, South Lake Tahoe include Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet (4.1/5), Bijou Community (2.7/5), South Tahoe Middle (3.0/5) and South Tahoe High (3.0/5).
What is the weather like in Echo Summit?
Echo Summit, South Lake Tahoe receives 77% of its possible sunshine, the least sunny of South Lake Tahoe's 30 neighborhoods. Summer days run 45° to 73°F and winter days 21° to 41°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 53 inches a year.
Is Echo Summit walkable to shops and restaurants?
Echo Summit, South Lake Tahoe scores 3.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.2 out of 5, 26th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe.
What is Echo Summit known for?
Echo Summit, South Lake Tahoe scores highest on safety (4.4/5).
How does Echo Summit compare to other South Lake Tahoe neighborhoods?
Echo Summit ranks 11th of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe. It ranks 11th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe for safety (4.4/5) and scores lowest on curb appeal (2.4/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe are Cascade Properties and Fallen Leaf Lake.
What are the downsides of living in Echo Summit?
Echo Summit, South Lake Tahoe scores lowest on curb appeal (2.4/5) and schools (3.1/5).
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