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Rubicon Point Lighthouse Panorama

Hike

Rubicon Trail (16E30.2)

Passes Barker Pass
Inside Tahoe National Forest
2,427 ft of climbing

17.0 mi out & back · 2,427 ft gain · 7,670 ft high point · Very hard

From Barker Pass Trailhead via PCT - California Section K and Rubicon Jeep (6.3 mi)

In Tahoe National Forest · California · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

This out and back trail from Barker Pass Trailhead climbs 2,427 feet via the PCT and Rubicon Jeep Trail, passing Observation Point and Barker Pass in Tahoe National Forest.

Elevation

2,427 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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4.8 mi from the trailhead
Kaspian Campground
Campground · California

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

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Mt. Rose Peak
- Summits Mount Rose
- Inside Toiyabe National Forest
- 2,619 ft of climbing
11.6 mi out & back · 2,619 ft gain · Very hard
Toiyabe National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Out: 280 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Barker PassAlong the way · 0.0 mi in
Observation PointAlong the way · 6.1 mi in
Barker PeakNearby · 0.0 mi in
Rubicon Springs OverlookNearby · 7.7 mi in

Nearby reading

Rubicon Springs, California

Map

The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 17.0 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 2,427 ft round trip
High point: 7,670 ft
Low point: 6,025 ft
Difficulty: Very hardFrom 17.0 mi and 2,427 ft of climbing
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 33
Start: Barker Pass Trailhead
Trailhead: 39.0770° N · 120.2351° W

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5.4 mi from the trailhead

Pleasant Campground

Campground

6.1 mi from the trailhead

William Kent Campground

Campground · California

18 mi from you

Ralston Peak

Summits Ralston Peak
Inside Eldorado National Forest
3,211 ft of climbing

7.2 mi out & back · 3,211 ft gain · Very hard

Eldorado National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

Mt. Tallac Trail

Summits Mount Tallac
Inside Eldorado National Forest
3,355 ft of climbing

8.9 mi out & back · 3,355 ft gain · Very hard

Eldorado National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

Floating Island Trail

Ends at Gilmore Lake
Inside Eldorado National Forest
4,347 ft of climbing

11.7 mi out & back · 4,347 ft gain · Very hard

Eldorado National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

Glen Alpine

Ends at Modjeska Falls
Inside Eldorado National Forest
5,990 ft of climbing

18.2 mi out & back · 5,990 ft gain · Very hard

Eldorado National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

Pacific Crest Trail

Ends at Carson Pass
Inside Desolation Wilderness
6,912 ft of climbing

31.1 mi one way · 6,912 ft gain · Very hard

Desolation Wilderness · Camp 6 mi away

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Weather

7-day forecast

Thu49°34°Widespread Frost
Fri51°38°Widespread Frost
Sat56°40°Sunny
Sun55°39°Mostly Sunny
Mon52°38°Mostly Sunny
Tue52°39°Mostly Sunny
Wed50°Chance Light Rain

Thu: Widespread Frost then Sunny · wind 0 to 3 mph ENE

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

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