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| | Gotta get out of the city man, and Rubicon Trail in El Dorado County, California is just the place. If you happen to be in California, why not go backcountry hiking, it is a fine idea. Great outdoors trails for backcountry hiking, and backpacking can be found all over California, and Rubicon Trail in El Dorado County is one of them. This trek should take you about 2.5 days, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. This hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities |
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before you head out. The total elevation difference for this backpacking and hiking trail is 2,275 feet which is an average number. This wilderness hiking trail is a wilderness hiking trail of pleasant length with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this wilderness
| | trail tremendous for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Different parts of this great outdoors hiking trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. With its 16.8 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer trek. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in site. This is one of many wilderness trails in the surrounding area. Pretty far from Truckee-Grass Valley you discover Rubicon Trail, but trekking along this wilderness trail is very | |
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fun. A visit to California is not complete without some hiking. The warmest time of the year at Rubicon Trail comes with high temperatures in the 90's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 50's, and night lows during the wintertime
for Rubicon Trail tend to be in the 30's. The wilderness hiking trails of the Northern Sierra Nevada are a really pleasant way to spend quality time in the great outdoors. Rubicon Trail is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. A large amount of precipitation falls
at Rubicon Trail; the wettest month of the year is generally January, that's the one that rains the most, and July on the other hand is the driest. Rubicon Trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the
other end. There are plenty of great outdoors hiking trails in California; each one of them is gorgeous in its own way.
Briefly about the general area:
Whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you then we recommend American River - South Fork; don't forget
to take a great little journey to Deer Creek. But wait, there's more to do close to Rubicon Trail. Near Rubicon Trail you find Parsley Bar which is a delightful location to stop at, and if you come at the right time of year, Rubicon River offers some splendid whitewater.
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just can't picture the amount of outdoors enjoyable stuff the Northern Sierra Nevada has to offer. Lower Meadow is a brilliant place to stretch your legs a bit. Stay the night at McGuire Campground; a pleasant spree to Butler Meadow is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Why
not explore close by Stony Creek while you're here at Rubicon Trail; Cold Spring is a striking place to go to while you're at Rubicon Trail.
Whohoo, so much enjoyable stuff in one place! The Northern Sierra Nevada is great! Hell Hole Campground is a delightful campground nearby, and Bear Springs is a great local attraction.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 38.9563, Longitude -120.4842
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 39.0272, Longitude -120.4171
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 16.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 16.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 2275 feet
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17 miles away
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18 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Truckee-Grass Valley, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Truckee-Grass Valley, California, the metro area neareast to Rubicon Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Rubicon Trail, Northern Sierra Nevada, El Dorado County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Rubicon Trail. |
| | Trails Near Rubicon Trail:
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Hunters Trail, Placer
County
, 1 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 1957 feet elevation difference |
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South Fork Trail, El Dorado
County
, 2 miles away, 6.8 hiking miles, 1919 feet elevation difference |
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Parsley Bar Trail, Placer
County
, 3 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 1582 feet elevation difference |
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Grey Trail, Placer
County
, 3 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 2339 feet elevation difference |
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Hunsucker Trail, El Dorado
County
, 3 miles away, 1.9 hiking miles, 413 feet elevation difference |
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Dry Lakes Trail, El Dorado
County
, 3 miles away, 4.3 hiking miles, 879 feet elevation difference |
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Ellicott Trail, El Dorado
County
, 4 miles away, 1.3 hiking miles, 1591 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Rubicon Trail:
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Rubicon River, Placer/ El Dorado County
County
, 10 miles away, Class V - 20.3 miles long (Ellicott Bridge to Ralston Afterbay) |
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American River - South Fork, El Dorado County
County
, 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Riverton to Peavine Ridge Road) |
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American River - South Fork, El Dorado County
County
, 13 miles away, Class III-V - 9.6 miles long (Kyburz to Riverton) |
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American River - South Fork, El Dorado County
County
, 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.4 miles long (Peavine Ridge Road to Forebay Road) |
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Silver Creek - South Fork, El Dorado County
County
, 15 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (Atherton Flat to Ice House Reservoir) |
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| | Hotels Near Rubicon Trail:
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Best Western Stagecoach Inn, Pollock Pines
, 17 miles away |
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Squaw Valley Lodge, Squaw Valley
, 18 miles away |
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Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley
, 18 miles away |
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Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley
, 18 miles away |
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Resort At Squaw Creek, Olympic Valley
, 20 miles away |
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