Whats the best way to get to the trail from South Lake Tahoe?

 

Yes. A lifted jeep is fine without doors.

If you plan to run in from loon: To get there from the Tahoe side head down Hwy50 towards Sacramento/Placerville. Turn right into crystal basin at Riverton. This is where the highway goes to two lanes each way and crosses the river. Drive about 38 miles and look for the loon lake turn off to your right. It's about 5 miles to the dam.

Get gas at silverfork, just past Kyburz. It will be on your left side as you head down.

Hope this helps!

Where do you plan to camp on the 19th? and where will you be heading between the 18th and 19th. This will help me see where I can run into your group.

 

Looking at possibly heading up to run the Rubicon on the 20th. Haven't run it before so I'm basically in the dark. Hows the snowpack looking? I know it basically ends at Lake Tahoe, will I need on planning on doubling back or is there access at the trail end? Whats a reasonable amout of time to run it? Any thoughts on taking an Adventure Trailer down it? Thanks, Jeff

 

Trail is all below 7000' so snow isn't bad. Plus there are lots of built rigs working to cross it this weekend.

The trail can be run in both directions and has various challenging parts based on which way you head. Doubling back isn't a problem other than traffic, especially on the weekends.

I've taken a trailer on the trail. It can be done. My trailer ran a pintel hitch and 35" tires. A trailer puts a lot more stress on your jeep's powertrain, especially on hills or on difficult, rocky sections. Just make sure you're prepared.

 

Thanks, sounds like i need to plan for 2 days each way. Think I'm in good shape with the jeep and trailer. i appricate the imput!

 

Any update on this run? I was planning to put in for a day off to head up and try to meet the Michigan group. Any word on their plans/status?

 

Well if new plan to attend to hit the Niagara Rim Trail doesn't work,may have hit the Rubicon early

 

Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. Been busy prepping and getting ready to head west. . We really dont have any camping spots picked out so we can stay wherever. Any suggestions? We hope to meet up with some groups out there. I will PM you and maybe we can exchange phone numbers to try and set up a meeting spot? Thoughts?

 

Got some contact info so thanks for that. It now looks like I'll have to be in SF on e 20th. Pending approval this week I will try for the 18th as a day run. I'll be in Denver most of this week but will still try to get a confirmation out.

 

Hey there! I will be on the trail from the 19th - 21st.. Heading in on the 19th. Never run it before - but looking forward to it. Would love to meet up with you guys from Michigan... I was born in Detroit... Still have family there. Let me know your plans and maybe we can run into each other. Michael (480) 528-6166.