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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 will stay in a local hotel and grab a welcome shower and rest up for the drive home.
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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.
The price includes 2 nights in a hotel (double occupancy per vehicle) - One night each at the beginning and end of the Rubicon Trail.
The camping fee for Rubicon Springs is included.
The price includes registration for our scheduled Rubicon Preparation and planning Clinic.
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.
The price also entitles you to attend one of our rock training class in southern California prior to the Rubicon Road Trip Adventure.
We will also enroll you in the Vehicle Inspection Clinic for a 121 point inspection of your vehicle several months before departure to identify potential
problems that need to be corrected and to discuss potential upgrades.
You will receive detailed plans to help you with travel logistics and to prepare for the upcoming adventure.
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What it does not include
The price does not include transportation to and from the Rubicon trail head. It does not include meals.
It does not include alcoholic beverages.
There is no discount if you do not attend one of the pre-trip clinics - Preparation & Planning, Vehicle Inspection and Rock Clinic.
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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 31" tires "&" preferable 33" or better tires depending on your vehicle.
Your vehicle needs good vehicle approach "&" departure angles.
A Rear locker is recommended and ideally a front locker. 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.
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