I would like to do a Saturday night camp over near the Rubicon in late June or early July - how late in the summer can we have such an event and hope our firefighters and forest service workers are free to join us?

Is there any interest in taking the Rubicon Trail?

 

I just did a Google on it, seems it's rated "10" (most difficult) and is best suited for SWB vehicles.

I'd suggest some practice first...and from reading on the webpage i found...no use worrying about fixing any dents...you're sure to several along the ay.

They also say it can be done in two days, but plan for three...and bring lot's of spare parts.

 

Count me out. :-( I doubt my 2wd truck with open diff, and no weight in the bed would make it. And I can't afford to break anything on my truck :-(

 

OOPS, didn't say the trip would be taken across the Rubicon -- there are campgrounds around both ends of the trail with paved roads. Also, it need not be a difficult as they say - the best known guide takes stock SUVs across the trail, and according to my brother, there is only one place that has too tight a turn for a full-sized pickup, and there is a road around it.

Face it, it is a county road and the Sheriff's department makes a sweep of the trail once each day - how tough can it be? Also, Mike, cycles and quads are welcome.

But there is no reason why we can not have a camp out near the eastern or western end of the trail.
http://www.rubicon-trail.com/

Clint

 

I have always wanted to do that run and would be interested.

It would be prudent to check the trail run schedules as there are several large groups that do their thing there, like the Jeep Jamboree. I saw a thread on pirate I think that had some of the schedules.

Will have to watch the weather as the winter goes, there is one bypass stretch that a private landowner is going to close because of foolishness last summer and apparently that part of the trail can have deep water depending on runoff. Of course, if it keeps up like it has there won't be any snow and I'll be working fires. When I get home I will see if I can find some more info.

 

lol..."Crossing the Rubicon"...just gave me that impression.

 

Poor choice of a title - but it does have a ring to it! Maybe when we do it, if we do, we can call it the "Georgetown Run" or "Loon Lake Campout" for those whose panties get in a twist at the thought of running out of pavement!

 

Well, for someone who has a 4x4 Jeep Cherokee, I guess crossing the Rubicon Trail would not be a problem at all. However, with a nose heavy 2x4 with unloaded bed, I doubt it would be a good idea for my '76. I would have the Ranger by then, but that too is only 2x4. If we are just camping at the entrance, then it is no big deal. I can do that. However, I doubt either one of my trucks would be able to handle crossing the trail.

 

Nighteyez, you are correct - I am not suggesting you attempt the trail with a 2wd.

In addition, those of us with campers and those who would drive motorhomes would not be interested in going anywhere that could tear them up - - -

While I will not know until I have scouted the trail, typically jeep clubs pick the most demanding, the most challenging route they can find to get from point A to point B. There is often two trails, one easy and smooth that goes around a bad spot, and one they can use to prove how tough their rigs are.

 

I have heard of the Jeep runs up there. I can't wait to get another Jeep Cherokee Limited like the one I had. When I do, I would love to try trail.