Rubicon Trail

Trialhead
39° 00' 15" N
120° 18' 45" W
Gate Keeper
39° 00' 20" N
120° 18' 28" W
Granite Bowl
39° 00' 35" N
120° 18' 30" W
Little Sluce Box
39° 01' 14" N
120° 16' 30" W
True Big Sluice
39° 00' 36" N
120° 15' 55" W
Buck Island Lake
39° 00' 19" N
120° 15' 18" W
Big Sluice
39° 00' 14" N
120° 14' 39" W
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Rubicon Bridge
39° 00' 45" N
120° 14' 41" W
Rubicon Springs
39° 01' 03" N
120° 14' 47" W
Cadillac Hill
39° 01' 50" N
120° 15' 09" W
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From Highway 50
Cadillac Hill
- Head East approximately 21 miles beyond Placerville.
- Turn Left onto Icehouse Road for 23.4 Miles.
- Bear Right onto NF-3 / Icehouse Road for 4.4 miles.
- Turn Right onto 13N17 for boat ramp and camping access
or continue on 13N18 for 3.2 miles behind the second dam to
the staging area.
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Difficult - It is not suggested to attempt the Rubicon Trail in a stock suv.
A modified SUV with increased ground clearance, body protection and
locking differentials are suggested to limit the possibility of body damage
and being hung up on obsticals. While some extremly difficult sections
can be bypassed several technical sections cannot. Use caution, good
judgement and a spotter when nessesary.
Little Sluce Box
Rubicon Springs
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True Big Sluce
The Rubicon Trail is one of the most noted four wheel drive trails in
North America. Known for its unforgiving nature, the Rubicon Trail rewards
it's visitors with scenic beauty.
Rubicon Bridge
The first obstical you will encounter on the trail is known as the Gatekeeper.
If you have unexpected trouble conquering this obstical do everyone in your
group the favor of turning back now, it only gets worse.
Granite Bowl
Although the Rubicon Trail can be navigated in one full day, two or three
days is recommended.
The Rubicon Trail is best traveled from mid-summer to mid-fall. This is
to avoid the winter snow pack and wet spring weather, not to mention the
cold nights. The trail
consist of mostly lite dry soil and granite, although portions of the trial may
be flooded or snow covered depending on the time of year and current
conditions.
Gatekeeper
Buck Island Lake
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Big Sluce
The trail allows for access to the Rubicon River, Spider Lake, Loon Lake
and other water features. Remeber to obide by the Tred Lightly Philosophy,
all rules of the Rubicon Trail and surrounding wilderness areas.
Trialhead
Given the nature of the trail please remember plan safty. Groups of three
or more vehicals is perfered as well as the given suggested equiptment.
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