Rubicon Trail Run June 2015 - From Beginning to End and Everything in Between

NFRs2000NYC said:

So when they say the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk was able to do the Rubicon, you're telling me a trailhawk can make it through most of that?!

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You can strap a winch and drag almost any 4x4 thru the Rubicon, but there are also the harder lines that only a few should attempt as Eddie has mentioned.

Garrett (SDG) just sent me a bunch of photos that he took with his phone and so I'm posting them up now. I hope you enjoy

Shot of Russ taking on a tough line on the Wentworth Sluice.


This is a different perspective of Chris getting hung up on the big 40" tire ledge on the Wentworth Springs route.


Adam choosing to be smart and staying on the main trail.


Russ taking a step up on Walker Rock.


Crawling our way up the Little Sluice.


Panoramic view at the top of the slabs looking down at Buck Island Lake.


Chris starting his descent on the toughest part of the Old Sluice.


View looking down at our camp from the top of a granite dome.


View looking north.


Making our way up Cadillac Hill.


Chris, Kristen and Adam all happy to be at the top of Cadillac Hill.

Kristen and I want to thank Adam, Russ, Garrett, Doug and of course Cindy and Eddie for another great time with great friends.

Cindy getting after Wentworth Sluice and flexing out Moby
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One seriously big rock
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Adam taking on the difficult line
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Giving Adam a little tug after his Chinese Engo Winch did what it does best
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Someone needs 40's
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We gave it hell but ultimately it was just a bit too much for us and our 37 inch Nittos that day
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Walker Rock
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Dinosaur artifacts
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Kristen making her way through the Little Sluice
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Taking a quick break
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Scouting party....danger ahead
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Doug on a turn table
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Russ making it look easy
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Some serious crawling through Old Sluice
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Russ just squeezing through Old Sluice
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Old Sluice damage or new ergonomic D handle
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40's suddenly looking small
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Cadillac Hill......see anything out of place
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A Toyota owner the night before had broke a R&P coming up Cadillac Hill and was forced to leave in place on the edge of a cliff. Fortunately he did have a heavy duty strap to tie off the rear to a tree as you can see Doug's 15.50's rubbing by.
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Just me??? None of Chris's pics loaded.

JAGS said:

Just me??? None of Chris's pics loaded.

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Same here but in his defense he wears a helmet.

Wentworth sluice



Steep ledge



Soup bowl




Old sluice






Bridge to rubicon springs



Top of Cadillac hill



Picture from the drive up

JAGS said:

Just me??? None of Chris's pics loaded.

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ttfhell said:

Same here but in his defense he wears a helmet.

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Worked for me. :thinking:

wayoflife said:

Negative. We took all the optional hard lines that you can still run. When something like a Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk runs the trail, they stick to the main route which is still a challenge but can be done very very slowly and with a lot of help.

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Roger that. So what you are saying, anyway you slice it, the Rubicon is a difficult trail, not matter which route you take, but you can make it extremely difficult...so it's not something one would run alone while passing through Northern California.

ttfhell said:

Same here but in his defense he wears a helmet.

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Ha. That made me LOL.

Looks like an awesome time! Thanks for sharing all your pics...

This is getting me more excited than ever for the July trip. It will be my first time and with a 4 door on 35s I know these obstacles won't be attempted, but it's great to see that as I evolve my rig I'll be able to run this trail many times and continuously find a challenge. Thanks for all the photos and video everyone, looked like the perfect summer get away. I'm really glad I now live in Northern California and will be able to enjoy this and similar trails in the Sierras!

Pics didn't upload. Tried web and iPhone app

Awesome pics Chris and Adam!! Thanks for adding them to this thread :thumb:

JAGS said:

Just me??? None of Chris's pics loaded.

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You know, now that I looked on my computer, I can't see them. Only on my phone :thinking:

ttfhell said:

Same here but in his defense he wears a helmet.

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:cheesy:

Stegertime said:

This is getting me more excited than ever for the July trip. It will be my first time and with a 4 door on 35s I know these obstacles won't be attempted, but it's great to see that as I evolve my rig I'll be able to run this trail many times and continuously find a challenge. Thanks for all the photos and video everyone, looked like the perfect summer get away. I'm really glad I now live in Northern California and will be able to enjoy this and similar trails in the Sierras!

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You're gonna love the wheeling up here. 100x better than Big Bear :yup:

The pics aren't opening for me either, on my phone or iPad.

Looks like the perfect trip! Thanks for sharing all the pics!

Thanks everyone for a fun trip. Great people, had a blast the whole way through.
Starting from Wentworth springs was cool too.
Love the pics and the videos.
Now waiting for the next one. :beer:

Wow super jealous! I really gotta start bangin mines out, especially with a front rockjock 60 lol! Glad to hear you all made it (& your rigs) in one piece... and offer some assistance in-between. Thanks for sharing!