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| ROUTE 50 - SCENIC HIGHWAY | ||||||
| HIGHWAY NAME | DESCRIPTION | COUNTY | LOCATION | LENGTH | DRIVING TIMES | SPECIAL NOTES |
| Route 50 | This scenic route runs from the suburban foothills of the Sierra Nevada through the American River Canyon, over the granite peaks of Echo Summit; then descends to the Tahoe Basin with spectacular views of Lake Tahoe. | El Dorado | From Government Center Interchange in Placerville to the South Lake Tahoe city limit. | 58 miles | 99 minutes at 35 mph. | Steep and mountainous at times. Chains may be required or partial road closures can occur during winter storms. |
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| Relevant Links: |
| Route 50 Photo Album |
| Map of California |
| Caltrans Home Page |
| Landscape Architecture Program | Division of Tourism |
| Phone Numbers: | |
| California Road Conditions: | (800) 427-7623 |
| California Division of Tourism: | (800) GO-CALIF |
| Hearing Impaired Information: | (800) 735-2929 |
| Dennis Cadd - State Scenic Highway Coordinator: | (916) 654-5370 |
