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14.6 miles
Distance
844 ft
Climb
-2,268 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-1,425 ft
Altitude change
6,467 ft
Altitude min
8,135 ft
Altitude start
6,709 ft
Altitude end
-1.9%
Grade
-48%
Grade max
26.4%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
9 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

Rubicon Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Desolation Wilderness
    South Lake Tahoe, California
  • Ref Number
    #16E30
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #105256 in Hiking [+]
    • #302876 in Trail Running
    • #7712 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

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Rubicon is a 15 mile black diamond difficulty alpine singletrack trail located near South Lake Tahoe California. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rubicon located?
      Rubicon is located in Desolation Wilderness, South Lake Tahoe, California, United States. It is part of the Desolation Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.8763, -120.1462.
      ▼ How hard is Rubicon?
      Rubicon is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rubicon?
      Rubicon has 844 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,268 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,467 ft to 8,397 ft.
      ▼ Is Rubicon a point to point trail?
      Rubicon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rubicon?
      Rubicon is 14.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rubicon?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rubicon. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rubicon? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rubicon are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Rubicon?
      Rubicon is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 2 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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