8/3/2014
The is one curve of the track site, with the infield trees still standing.
8/3/2014
Landmark information
- Location:
21200 Hwy 50, near South Lake Tahoe - Plaque:
Official State Plaque - Site:
Existing - Date First Visited:
8/3/2014 - Date Most Recently Visited:
8/3/2014 - GPS Coordinates:
N 38 48.862, W 120 2.053
About this landmark
Plaque text:
Site of Echo Summit
In 1968, Echo Summit served as a high-altitude training center and site of the U.S. Olympic men's track and field trials. Four world records were shattered here on the track carved out of the El Dorado National Forest. The U.S. team selected for the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City was celebrated worldwide for its athletic dominance and deep commitment to racial equality.