Rubicon Trail the know hows....

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This trail is and if not will be on you Bucket LIST if you are a 4x4 enthusiast. It is on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada's in California, near Lake Tahoe. The Rubicon Trail is the "granddaddy of trails." Most of 18 miles of trail consists of large boulders and rocky terrain. The other parts of the trail go across huge granite slabs which have steep inclines and sharp drop offs. This trail is not for the faint at heart!

      It does offer some spectacular scenery if you wait long enough for the dust to settle. You can camp along the way at Spider Lake, Buck Island Lake or about 12 miles in there is the Rubicon Springs Campground. This will take a beginner about 6 to 7 hours, or a seasoned wheeler about 4-5 hours if you drive straight through to the campgrounds at Rubicon Springs. The last leg of the journey is about 6 miles (1-2 hours) to paved road. 

I recommend almost any type of  4x4 vehicle has made it through, but some are easier than others. Stock Jeeps will do the job, but expect body damage. Vehicles with a long wheel base will have a little trouble with some sharp turns. Skid plates, rocker guards, and tow hooks and straps are a must. It is highly recommended that someone in your group have a winch. The less the vehicle is equipped the more work and damage you can expect.

It is a well worth trip and make sure you just have fun with it! Dont be pissed if something breaks cause you'll be pissed off the whole trip! Watch my video on you tube and you'll see what i mean...and this is my daily driver!