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| | Great trails in California are in abundance, and Rubicon Trail in El Dorado County is one of them. Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air, and Rubicon Trail in El Dorado County, California is just the site. Rather far from Truckee-Grass Valley you bump into Rubicon Trail, but backcountry backpacking it is fine joy any time. High temperatures at Rubicon Trail during the months of summer are in the 90's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 60's. During the wintertime the highs are frequently in the 50's, and night lows through |
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the wintertime for Rubicon Trail tend to be in the 30's. Some parts of Rubicon Trail are much higher up than other parts of the backcountry hiking trail, and that means that some parts of the backcountry hiking trail could be very different from other parts of it. At parts of the
| | year this area sees very little rain, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. This is just one of a large number of wilderness trails in this region. Rubicon Trail is a two ended backpacking and hiking trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry trekking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Now, this is roughly a 2.5-day backcountry trek, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear | |
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packed. A visit to California is not complete without some hiking. The backcountry hiking trails of the Northern Sierra Nevada are the best way to enjoy these highlands. With its 16.8 miles of walking distance; it's a long backcountry hiking trail. Keep in mind that this is a long
wilderness hiking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. There are plenty of trails in California; each one of them has something unique to offer. Rubicon Trail has a total elevation difference of 2,275 feet, and that is about average. Rubicon Trail is many miles long
with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this wilderness trail wonderful for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Rubicon Trail is a quite wet location frequently with a good deal of precipitation; January is the month that gets the most rain while July is
the month with the least amount of precipitation. Going for a backcountry hike here in California never gets boring.
Briefly about the general area:
Looking for some flowing water? Try Stony Creek; Rubicon Trail is a glorious site to visit for more than one day, Hell
Hole Campground is a glorious site to camp nearby. Don't leave Rubicon Trail without first paying a visit to Cold Spring, and there are some great whitewater spots on American River - South Fork.
But wait, there's more fun things to do in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Parsley
Bar is near Rubicon Trail and is definitely a magnificent spot to have a look at. Just can't get enough of Rubicon Trail. A pleasant trip to Butler Meadow is a brilliant way to spend an afternoon, and why not take a little trip to Deer Creek while you're here. Stay the night at
McGuire Campground; get yourself into a kayak and hit Rubicon River.
Having a great time in the Northern Sierra Nevada is uncomplicated. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Bear Springs, and Lower Meadow is a delightful location any time of year.
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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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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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| | 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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PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley
, 18 miles away |
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