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Rubicon Road Trip Adventure
Northern California
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Rubicon Road Trip
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Rubicon The Rubicon Trails is the stuff of legends. It is considered the Grand Daddy of trails. If your vehicle has a weakness, it will find it. Any serious four-wheeler needs to "Do the Con" at least once.

(For a personal view of what the Rubicon Trail is like, click here. )
The Rubicon trail runs more or less east & west across the High Sierra Nevada in Northern California. It is located west of Lake Tahoe and east of Sacramento. It can be run in either direction but traditionally is run west to east starting in George Town, CA and ending at Tohoma on Highway 89. It is rated as a level 10 difficulty on a scale of 1-10 (10 being most difficult). It is an unmaintained county road in El Dorado County. It runs through the Eldorado National Forest. The difficult portion of the trail is about 12 miles long. Rubicon
Rubicon
There is no guarantee of avoiding vehicle damage. Even the most skilled driver can succumb to the fatigue of 12 unrelenting miles of rocks. Just bring a good attitude and the best prepared vehicle you can. This could be a once in a lifetime trip but a life long of bragging rights.

Our plan is to spend 4 days on the Rubicon trail. This will give us plenty of time to enjoy the trail and the beauty of the area as well as a small buffer of time for trail problems. Everyone is on their own to travel to our meeting point at the hotel the first night but we will help with travel routes and information. We will camp each night on the trail and need to be completely self sufficient. At least one night will be at the private Rubicon Springs Camp Grounds. The last night (at trails end) we can stay in a local hotel and grab a welcome shower and rest up for the drive home. 		Rubicon
Rubicon

What You Get

The price is for 1 or 2 persons per vehicle. You get 4 days on the famous Rubicon trail. You get an experienced guide to help spot you through the tough spots. You will receive detailed plans to help you with travel logistics and to prepare for the upcoming adventure. You will receive a detailed check list of items to consider bringing. The list covers everything from spare parts, health & safety, clothing, to food. The fee for the private camp grounds at Rubicon Springs is included. As part of the clinic you receive a Rubicon Map and Video published by Rick Russell and a copy of the book 4 Wheeler's Guide to the Rubicon Trail written by William C. Teie.
You will receive detailed plans to help you with travel logistics and to prepare for the upcoming adventure.

What it does not include

The price does not include transportation to and from the Rubicon trail head nor the hotel the first and last night, if you choose to stay in a hotel. It does not include meals. It does not include alcoholic beverages.
You are strongly encouraged to sign up for one or more of the Rock Clinics prior to the trip. The fee for the Rock Clinic is not included. 		Rubicon
Rubicon

Vehicle Requirements

  • You need a 4-Wheel Drive vehicle with a 2 speed transfer case that is licensed and legal for on road use.
  • You need rock rails. Running boards will not work and must be removed.
  • You need minimum 33" tires "&" preferable 35" or better tires depending on your vehicle.
  • Your vehicle needs good vehicle approach "&" departure angles.
  • A front & rear locker is required.
  • A winch is recommended along with a gel cell type battery even if you don't have a winch.
  • Additional racks or storage are necessary to carry gas and supplies needed for the trip.

Deposit

A deposit of $200 is required to register. The full fee is required 60 days prior to the start of the event. If you cancel, the fees for the credit card fee (if paid by credit card) and the book, map and video will be deducted. There is a $200 cancellation fee if not cancelled 30 days prior to the event.



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