What time of year is the best for doing the Rubicon?
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jkjurny
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What's the issue after Jeepers Jamboree? I plan on going for the first time this year too.
Mosquitos
When are the mosquitos unbearable? Is April too early in regards to snowfall? How hot does it get in July? Thanks for the input.
When are the mosquitos unbearable? Is April too early in regards to snowfall? How hot does it get in July? Thanks for the input.
jkjurny
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Got it. I knew they did that, but figured they did their best to put it back the way they found it after.
Most years, the snows will not have melted enough to run the Rubicon until July. Granted, I have been up there on the 4th of July and Cadillac Hill was still blocked in good. The morning temps in July can still get down to the 30's but daytime highs down around Loon Lake can easily get up into the 90's. Of course, on that same day, it isn't unlikely to get hit by a thunderstorm that drenches you. It is after all, the Sierra Nevada's and you should come prepaired for anything.
Regarding mosquitos, they are all but gone by mid August. I personally love running the Rubicon most in September when all the crowds are gone.
LOL!! No, they leave that to mother nature. Late June to early July is the best time to go if you want harder terrain but be prepaired to get eaten alive.
jkjurny
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I don't mind it being easier as it'll be my first run, and I definitely want to avoid mosquitos. I'm one of those unfortunate souls who gets welts from those bites. :-(.
Well then, mid to late August or early September is when you'd want to go.