Rubicon
5.7 mi
Distance
751 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 17m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Rubicon is a point-to-point trail in El Dorado County, California. It is 5.7 miles long and gains 751 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Tahoma, California, about 6 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,001 ft |
| End | 5.7 mi | 2,166 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Tahoma, CA · about 6 mi away
- County:
- El Dorado County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Friends of the Rubicon Camping Area
1.5 mi awayEldorado National Forest
Pollock Pines, CA
Dispersed
Red Fir
3.7 mi awayEldorado National Forest
Pollock Pines, CA
Check official pricing2 sitesReservable Tent No Service
Northshore Campground
4 mi awayEldorado National Forest
El Dorado, CA
Check official pricing25 sitesTentRV
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