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Echo-Lake
Eden Index
Climate
8.0
•
Recreation
10.0
•
Community
1.9
•
Safeguard
7.2/10
Echo Lake is a small alpine lake located in the Eldorado National Forest in California. The area experiences a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and dry summers. The hydrology constituents of the lake are fed by natural springs and snowmelt from the surrounding mountains. The lake is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts due to its picturesque scenery and various recreational activities such as fishing, hiking, and camping. The Echo Lake Trail offers a challenging hike with stunning views of the Sierras, while the lake itself provides opportunities for swimming and canoeing. In the winter, the area offers snowshoeing and cross-country skiing options. Overall, Echo Lake offers a beautiful and diverse outdoor experience for visitors.
What is the Eden Index?
The Snoflo Eden Index serves as a comprehensive rating system for regions, evaluating their desirability through a holistic assessment of climate health, outdoor recreation opportunities, and natural disaster risk, acknowledging the profound impact of these factors on livability and well-being.
Climate Health Indicator (CHI): 8.0
Echo-Lake receives approximately
1225mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 60%
and air temperatures averaging around
6°C.
Echo-Lake has a plant hardyness factor of
7, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive during the non-winter months.
By considering the ideal temperature range, reliable water supplies, clean air, and stable seasonal rain or snowpacks, the Climate Health Indicator (CHI) underscores the significance of a healthy climate as the foundation for quality living.
A healthy climate is paramount for ensuring a high quality of life and livability in a region, fostering both physical well-being and environmental harmony. This can be characterized by ideal temperatures, reliable access to water supplies, clean air, and consistent seasonal rain or snowpacks.
Weather Forecast
Streamflow Conditions
Lower Sacramento
Area Rivers
Lower Sacramento
Snowpack Depths
Lower Sacramento
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Lower Sacramento
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 10.0
The Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI) recognizes the value of outdoor recreational options, such as parks, hiking trails, camping sites, and fishing spots, while acknowledging that climate plays a pivotal role in ensuring the comfort and consistency of these experiences.
Access to outdoor recreational opportunities, encompassing activities such as parks, hiking, camping, and fishing, is crucial for overall well-being, and the climate plays a pivotal role in enabling and enhancing these experiences, ensuring that individuals can engage in nature-based activities comfortably and consistently.
Camping Areas
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe State Rec Area | 27 | 6,262 ft | |||
| Hope Valley | 24 | 7,155 ft | |||
| Bayview | 13 | 6,819 ft | |||
| Nevada Beach | 54 | 6,213 ft | |||
| Pardoes Point | 10 | 5,845 ft | |||
| Campground by the Lake | 170 | 6,256 ft | |||
| Emerald Bay State Park | 100 | 6,548 ft | |||
| Caples Lake | 34 | 7,897 ft | |||
| Kaspian | 9 | 6,276 ft | |||
| Hermit Valley | 25 | 7,163 ft | |||
| Big Meadow | 68 | 6,536 ft | |||
| Sugar Pine Point | 8 | 5,889 ft | |||
| Pacific Valley | 15 | 7,533 ft | |||
| Lower Blue Lake | 16 | 8,116 ft | |||
| Silvertip | 23 | 7,545 ft | |||
| Spicer Meadow | 43 | 6,649 ft | |||
| Kirkwood Lake | 12 | 7,674 ft | |||
| Mokelumne River | 13 | 3,234 ft | |||
| Upper Blue Lake | 32 | 8,172 ft | |||
| Lake Alpine | 25 | 7,351 ft | |||
| El Dorado | None | 6,255 ft | |||
| Kit Carson | 12 | 6,865 ft | |||
| Sugar Pine Point State Park | 175 | 6,465 ft | |||
| Grouse Flat | 10 | 7,218 ft | |||
| Silver Creek-Truckee | 27 | 6,041 ft | |||
| Fallen Leaf | 206 | 6,345 ft | |||
| Meeks Bay | 40 | 6,225 ft | |||
| Crystal Springs | 25 | 6,065 ft | |||
| Pine Marten | 32 | 7,334 ft | |||
| Upper Blue Lake Dam | 25 | 8,162 ft | |||
| Moore Creek | 8 | 3,297 ft | |||
| Lake Forest | 20 | 6,260 ft | |||
| Lodgepole Overflow | 30 | 7,346 ft | |||
| China Flat | 19 | 4,790 ft | |||
| William Kent | 95 | 6,337 ft | |||
| Camp Shelley | None | 6,256 ft | |||
| Wrights Lake | 70 | 6,949 ft | |||
| Middle Creek/Expansion | 35 | 8,106 ft | |||
| Mokelumne | 13 | 3,240 ft | |||
| Stanislaus River | 25 | 6,204 ft | |||
| South Shore | 22 | 6,017 ft | |||
| Silver Valley | 21 | 7,365 ft | |||
| Camp Richardson Complex | 320 | 6,250 ft | |||
| Silver Fork | 35 | 5,531 ft | |||
| D.L. Bliss State Park | 170 | 6,872 ft | |||
| Mosquito Lakes | 11 | 8,063 ft |
Nearby Ski Areas
Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI):
The Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI) recognizes that natural disaster risk, encompassing floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, can drastically affect safety and the overall appeal of an area.
The level of natural disaster risk in a region significantly affects safety and the overall livability, with climate change amplifying these risks by potentially increasing the frequency and intensity of events like floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, thereby posing substantial challenges to community resilience and well-being.
Community Resilience Indicator (CRI): 1.9
The Community Resilience Indicator (CRI) recognizes that education, healthcare, and socioeconomics are crucial to the well-being of a region. The CRI acknowledges the profound impact of these elements on residents' overall quality of life. By evaluating educational resources, healthcare accessibility, and economic inclusivity, the index captures the essential aspects that contribute to a thriving community, fostering resident satisfaction, equity, and social cohesion.