Rubithon

This is a placeholder and NOT the official RSVP for the 32nd Annual Rubithon! Register at https://rubithon.com/

The Rubicon Trail is one of the most challenging and threatening trails in the US. It will test your nerve, your driving skill and your vehicle!

Unlike many other events, there is only one trail that leads to the Rubicon Springs. The Runs are just groups that will be departing from different starting points, on different days and are either a 1 or 2 day trip into Rubicon Springs. Read More About The Event

 Event Highlights 

• Hike, fish or swim in the beautiful Rubicon River
• Educational classes
• Horseshoe tournament
• RC rock crawling competition
• Children’s raffle and movie

We encourage you to join us for as many TLCA events as you can find time for, and we look forward to seeing you at our Rubithon Event!

 Run Dates and Details 

There is only one trail that leads to the Rubicon Springs. The Runs are just groups that will be departing from different starting points, on different days and are either a 1 or 2 day trip into Rubicon Springs.

 Departing Wednesday, June 23 

Pryor’s Wagon Run (FULL) Departure Date: Wednesday, June 23 Departure Time: 8 am Departure Location: Loon Lake Spillway Camp: Buck Island

Mudrak’s Double Rocker Run Departure Date: Wednesday, June 23 Departure Time: 2 pm Departure Location: Loon Lake Spillway Camp: Buck Island Must contact 707-292-3509 first

 Departing Thursday, June 24 

4Runner/Mini-Truck Run Departure Date: Thursday, June 24 Departure Time: 7 am Departure Location: Loon Lake Spillway Straight through to Rubicon Springs *This run is for Rubicon veterans/experienced drivers with well-prepped rigs

Greenwood’s IFS Run Departure Date: Thursday, June 24 Departure Time: 8 am Departure Location: Loon Lake Spillway Camp: Buck Island

Huft’s Breakfast Run Departure Date: Thursday, June 24 Departure Time: 8:30 am Departure Location: Icehouse Resort Camp: Buck Island

Family Run Departure Date: Thursday, June 24 Departure Time: 9 am Departure Location: Tahoma Staging Straight through to Rubicon Springs

 Departing Friday, June 25 

Marlin Sweeper Run Departure Date: Friday, June 25 Departure Time: TBD Departure Location: Tahoma Staging Straight through to Rubicon Springs *This run is by invite only. Not for novices or first time Rubithon participants.

 Run Arrival/Check In Details 

Arrive a minimum of 1 hour before departure time. Each organized run will meet at the trailhead listed for a pre-run safety check, proof of insurance and registration check-in. You will then be led in by a Trail Lead, an experienced wheeler that will help you navigate your way through the trail and help with any issues. In addition, you will have committee members on your run that will help with any problems you may encounter along the way.

 Rubicon Springs 

Once in the Springs, please check in after you get your camp set up. There you will be given your meal tickets, your Grand Prize raffle ticket and a schedule of events for Friday and Saturday. While in the Springs, feel free to explore the area, check out the stone cabin, hike, fish or swim in the beautiful Rubicon River, compete in the horseshoe tournament or the RC Rock Crawler competition, attend an educational class, or just be lazy and enjoy the beauty of the Sierras.

The Rubicon Trail is located in the high Sierra’s and accordingly, the weather can be very unpredictable. Bring swimsuits, rain gear and even a coat that will work in the snow (not kidding!) Also, bring gloves, eye protection and plenty of sunscreen and mosquito spray! There are bears in the area, so be bear smart — don’t leave food lying around in camp and definitely keep it out of your tents!

 Activities 

• Hike, fish or swim in the beautiful Rubicon River
• Educational classes
• Horseshoe tournament
• RC rock crawling competition
• Children’s raffle and movie

 Leaving Rubicon Springs 

On Sunday, the Lake Tahoe Hi-Lo’s will be on Cadillac Hill from 7-2 to help everyone exit expediently. Please stay in your vehicle and we will stack rocks or set up any winching that may need to be done. If you choose to exit later in the day, or to exit back via Loon, you may do so, but you will not have the Rubithon Committee there to help and will be on your own.

 Trash 

The Rubicon Trail requires a “pack it in – pack it out” policy. You will only be able to burn paper trash from the dinners. It is imperative that you take any trash, including cans and bottles, back to your campsite to take with you when you leave the trail. Please do not throw any of these or like items into the fire as it is improper and just plain rude to our committee guys that have to clean up your trash. Remember that we are camping on private property and if we are not good trail users, we could lose the privilege of holding our event here!

 Safety 

One thing you can do to enhance a great Rubicon experience is to ensure your vehicle is safe, well maintained and make certain any known issues are corrected BEFORE you arrive at the trailhead. The potential for body damage and breakage is high and there are no parts stores within a reasonable distance of the trail. With that in mind, your trail spares should travel with you.

The Rubicon Trail falls under county and federal jurisdictions, and as such, is likely to be patrolled by law enforcement. Drinking and driving will not be tolerated, and violators may be cited and/or arrested. In short, save the drinking for camp and don’t drink and drive!

For more information, and updates from others planning to attend, check out the official 31st Rubithon thread on IH8MUD.com.

 Important Deadlines 

May 15th: A $25 late fee will be added to registrations after May 15th. May 22nd: Registrations received after May 22nd will have their t-shirts and hoodies mailed to them after the event.