July 2 - 5, 2004
Trailmaster: James Anthony
Also known as the McKinney-Rubicon Springs Road, The Rubicon Trail is located in the California High Sierra due west of Lake Tahoe & appx 80 miles east of Sacramento. Rated 10 as being "most difficult" on a scale of 1-10 & known as the "Granddaddy of all off highway trails" it is appx. 12 miles of incredibly scenic albeit ROCKY un-maintained El Dorado and Placer county road.
The ceremonial "Trailhead" is at Georgetown, which is a tiny hamlet nestled on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California's Gold Country . West of Tahoe, East of Sacramento, North of Yosemite National Park and south of I-80 and Donner Pass.
| LOCATION: |
We will put in at Loon Lake Friday at Noon |
| CAMPGROUND NAME: |
Camping at Spider Lake or Buck Island Lake for Friday - Rubicon
Springs on Saturday. |
| COST PER NIGHT: |
No charge at Spider/Buck Island, $10 at Rubicon Springs - must purchase
at least 1 fire permit for group. |
| FACILITIES AVAILABLE FOR: |
Dry camping - must bring all food and water you need
Tent camping - No Motorhomes or campers |
| TYPE AND DIFFICULTY OF TERRAIN: |
Very difficult - Lockers and high-clearance mandatory. Do not bring
a rig that is not mechanically sound. Parts stores are a long way
away. Be prepared. Winch and/or Tow strap, and tow hooks a must. |
| GOOD FOR VEHICHLE TYPE: |
4x4 vehicles with traction aiding devices (L/S, locker, spool,
etc...) and low range gears |
| SPECIAL SUPPLIES NEEDED, IF ANY: |
Tow ropes, tools, and spare parts are a must have for this trip,
also Food, fluids, u-joints, fuel pumps, spirits, water, fishing equip. |
| TIME OF DEPARTURE: |
TBD |
| DEPARTURE LOCATION: |
TBD |
| COMMENTS: |
Visit the Rubicon Trail
Info page |
| CONTACT INFO: |
James Anthony |
| ADDITIONAL INFO: |
Camp fires may not be alowed.
Georgetown
weather info |
