Rubicon Trail
4.2 mi
Distance
397 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 37m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Rubicon Trail is a point-to-point trail in D.L. Bliss State Park, managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, in El Dorado County, California. It is 4.2 miles long and gains 397 feet. The surface is dirt. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is closed to bikes. The nearest town is Tahoma, California, about 4 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,918 ft |
| High point | 1.1 mi | 2,012 ft |
| End | 4.2 mi | 1,905 ft |
Trail Details
- No dogs
- No bikes
Bike access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
- Emerald Bay State Park
California State Parks
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Tahoma, CA · about 4 mi away
- County:
- El Dorado County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- D.L. Bliss State Park · California Department of Parks and Recreation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(530) 525-7277
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