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Hike

Rubicon Trail (16E30.2)

Ends at Observation Point
Inside Tahoe National Forest
Camp 3 mi away

2.2 mi one way · 634 ft climb · 6,620 ft high point

In Tahoe National Forest · California · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

This 2.2 mile trail in Tahoe National Forest ascends 634 feet to Observation Point, with Rubicon Springs Overlook nearby.

Elevation

634 ft of gain and 98 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

2.6 mi from the trailhead
Pleasant Campground
Campground
3.9 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

12 mi from you
Floating Island Trail
- Ends at Gilmore Lake
- Inside Eldorado National Forest
- 3,098 ft of climbing
5.9 mi one way · 3,098 ft climb · Very hard
Eldorado National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Observation PointDestination · 2.2 mi in
Rubicon Springs OverlookNearby · 0.8 mi in

Nearby reading

Rubicon Springs, California

Map

The route at the trailhead. 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. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 2.2 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 634 ft
Descent: 98 ft
High point: 6,620 ft
Low point: 6,026 ft
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 44
Trailhead: 39.0303° N · 120.2484° W

Get directions Open the map

Red Fir

Campground · California

4.3 mi from the trailhead

Wentworth Springs Campground

Campground

15 mi from you

Lake of the Woods

Ends at Ropi Lake
Inside Desolation Wilderness
Camp 4 mi away

2.0 mi one way · 878 ft climb · Very hard

Desolation Wilderness · Camp 4 mi away

Ralston Peak

Summits Ralston Peak
Inside Desolation Wilderness
Camp 3 mi away

0.6 mi one way · 448 ft climb · Very hard

Desolation Wilderness · Camp 3 mi away

Rubicon

Ends at Lake Aloha
Inside Eldorado National Forest
3,405 ft of climbing

20.4 mi one way · 3,405 ft climb · Very hard

Eldorado National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Mt. Tallac Trail

Summits Mount Tallac
Inside Desolation Wilderness
Camp 3 mi away

0.2 mi one way · 213 ft climb · Easy

Desolation Wilderness · Camp 3 mi away

Rockbound

Ends at Wrights Lake
Inside Eldorado National Forest
2,004 ft of climbing

7.8 mi one way · 2,004 ft climb · Very hard

Eldorado National Forest · Camp under a mile away

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- Camp under a mile away
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- 3,664 ft of climbing
- Camp 4 mi away
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- 28,996 ft of climbing
167.7 mi loop · 28,996 ft climb
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Weather

7-day forecast

Sun73°49°Partly Sunny
Mon72°46°Partly Sunny
Tue72°48°Sunny
Wed73°49°Sunny
Thu73°49°Sunny
Fri68°46°Mostly Sunny
Sat66°Mostly Sunny

Sun: Partly Sunny then Patchy Smoke · wind 2 to 8 mph WSW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

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