Got Rubicon?

gibsBRonCO

Mar 27, 2020

This past summer a group of Broncos from the East Coast and Texas joined up with some California Broncos to run the Rubicon Trail in Northern California. It was an awesome trip. We spent 2 days on the trail and camped overnight at Buck Island Lake. We ran the trail from the Tahoe entrance to the southwest exit so we came down Cadillac Hill instead of going up it. What a great trail! I thought I would be a bit disappointed because of the the hype about the Rubicon. I can assure you I was not disappointed at all. The trail is not that difficult, but the obstacles never let up! The scenery is fantastic, and while we were there we also ran Fordyce Trail.

Here are some pics of the adventure!

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Oct 11, 2020

#20

Misiu
I've done the Rubicon on a stock Wrangler with the Jeep Jamboree folks and had a blast with a 2 day / one overnight trip. Am looking to now buy the Badlands in 2021 and do it with a Bronco. Really interested if anyone is organizing a future (summer 2021?) event over the trail.

I’d definitely be in on this trip if it happens! Always wanted to run the Rubicon. It’s a bit too far to drive my 66 to but I’d be more than happy to take the new one!

BuzzyBud

Oct 14, 2020

#21

Its been years since I rancher trail but would absolutely love to get in on this!

BuzzyBud

May 12, 2022

#22

Trail Inspection report, 2 months old

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Deano Bronc

May 13, 2022

#23

ChuckO
Trail Inspection report, 2 months old

I think they got some snow last weekend, hopefully it didn't stick. I think it's usually safe to plan a trip for June! hint hint...

2021 Ford Bronco Badlands 4 Door. Delivered on 10/1/2021

ChuckO

May 13, 2022

#24

RandallLG
I think they got some snow last weekend, hopefully it didn't stick. I think it's usually safe to plan a trip for June! hint hint...

Ran the trail two weeks ago, still deep snow on the east facing slope after Spider Lake. Should be melting fast.

ChuckO

May 13, 2022

#25

SS Bronco
RandallLG
I think they got some snow last weekend, hopefully it didn't stick. I think it's usually safe to plan a trip for June! hint hint...
Ran the trail two weeks ago, still deep snow on the east facing slope after Spider Lake. Should be melting fast.

Did you take your 6g through or another rig?

2021 Ford Bronco Badlands 4 Door. Delivered on 10/1/2021

May 13, 2022

#26

RandallLG
Did you take your 6g through or another rig?

My 2021 Bronco

May 13, 2022

#27

Nice. Any pictures from the trip?

2021 Ford Bronco Badlands 4 Door. Delivered on 10/1/2021

May 13, 2022

#28

RandallLG
Nice. Any pictures from the trip?

Didn’t take to many , my photographer ( daughter) wasn’t with us. Didn’t go pass Spider, a lot of water in the creek and tree lined areas. A few Toyota’s Where trying to push deeper in through the snow but I turned back.

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Deano Bronc, ChuckO

May 13, 2022

#29

Awesome photo. Looks like that tree in the background is tagged for removal

https://thebronconation.com/forums/attachments/f7e0350d-3ae2-41c9-86c8-06d96cfc4651-jpeg.35679

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May 13, 2022

#30

ChuckO
Awesome photo. Looks like that tree in the background is tagged for removal

https://thebronconation.com/forums/attachments/f7e0350d-3ae2-41c9-86c8-06d96cfc4651-jpeg.35679

Good eye, there was a sign in the beginning that said there will be trail maintenance May9-13.

ChuckO

Jun 06, 2022

#31

ChuckO
Awesome photo. Looks like that tree in the background is tagged for removal

https://thebronconation.com/forums/attachments/f7e0350d-3ae2-41c9-86c8-06d96cfc4651-jpeg.35679

That is a trail marker.

https://www.delalbright.com/Rubicon/signs.htm

Dec 23, 2022

#32

wonder how a new stock rig will hold up to the rigors of the con? i want to go pretty dang bad.

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Laura

Dec 23, 2022

#33

fordmonty
wonder how a new stock rig will hold up to the rigors of the con? i want to go pretty dang bad.

It will do all right if the driver is careful. Not great but definitely doable. The underside takes a beating but stock skids keep everything protected. Lift and tires help. A few stocks SAS have completed the trail without issue. On the flip side a few also suffered some damage ie broken racks and minor scrapes.

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