Rubithon is an annual gathering of Toyota 4X4s in Rubicon Trail, Northern California, one of the most challenging and threatened trails in the US. The trail with a distance of 11.5 miles of mostly diamond-rated (difficult) off-road trail will test your nerve, your driving skills and your rig. The more skilled you are, and the more trail-ready your rig is, the better chances for you in surviving the trail unscathed. It is an adventure of the lifetime, meeting fellow Toyota off-road enthusiasts and enjoying the scenic view of the El Dorado national forest.
Day 0 - South Lake Tahoe
Round Hill Square, South Lake Tahoe
Day 1 - Pollock Pines
Loon Lake
Loon Lake
Rubicon Trail Signage
Rubicon Trail Loon Lake Trail Head
Gerle Creek
At the Gate Keeper
Granite Bowl
Trail Leader in FJ40
Follow the Leader
Elsinore
Buck Island
Coffee Time
Day 2 - Leaving Buck Island
Big Sluice
Entering the former Decision Tree hurdle
Entering Rubicon Springs Camp Ground
Day 3-4 - Set up camp at Rubicon Springs
Same camp spot from the last 2 Rubithon events
Mini Lakan's new found friend
Views of the Rubicon Springs
View of the Rubicon Springs
View of the Rubicon Springs
Good meal at the camp
Mile RT-7.0 at the springs
Saturday Breakfast
Event program & raffle time
Event Meal
Kids at the Camp
Day 5 - Last day - Off to Tahoma Staging Area
Finally reached Cadillac Hill
Thanks to my daughter Hannah, my co-pilot & spotter