I did reference Google Maps terrain. Obviously not the most accurate topo. But even if you took the summit reading down to below the beginner area, it was barely 1800ish as I recall. Could just be that Google Maps Terrain feature is really just that far off. Let's hear from someone with a USGS reading.
Trust me rivercoil, the base level has changed since the new quad went it...The new learning area quad loading area is at 2120 ft. of elevation.