The Gold Rush created a demand for crossings of the seemingly impassable Sierra Nevada range so Americans could reach the gold field. John Calhoun Johnson surveyed and opened the route to traffic in spring 1852.

Learn about this man whose name is on Johnson’s cut-off near Echo Summit on Sept. 18 at 7pm.

The full length of the trail will be divulged.

The free event is sponsored by the Lake Tahoe Historical Society is at the lodge at Camp Richardson.