The Rubicon Trail - The Ultimate Offroad Adventure of a Lifetime

The Rubicon Trail, aka McKinney Road, is a legendary 4x4 Trail and Jeep destination that attracts off-roaders worldwide, often hailed as the Super Bowl of off-road trails and The Best Jeep Badge of Honor Trail. Near Lake Tahoe, California, it's a must-visit for off-roaders, overlanders, and rock crawlers alike. Renowned for its extreme terrain, the Rubicon Trail is a rigorous test of both driving skills and vehicle capabilities. Opinions vary, with some considering it an intense challenge while others view it as a scenic weekend camping trip. However, it's crucial not to underestimate the trail's difficulty for even a moment. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable adventure on the Rubicon Trail!

The Rubicon/McKinney Road, located in Northern California, owes its name to its crossing of the Rubicon River near Lake Tahoe. Originally established in the 1800s, this road served as a vital stagecoach route linking Georgetown and Lake Tahoe. Over time, as local hotels closed down, the road fell into disrepair. In 1952, concerned residents of Georgetown convened a meeting to explore the idea of organizing a Jeep tour along the Rubicon Trail, aiming to rejuvenate the route. On August 29, 1953, the inaugural "Jeepers Jamboree 1" set off from Georgetown with 55 Jeeps and 155 eager participants on a memorable two-day journey. This event, now an annual tradition, takes place on the last weekend of July, attracting off-road enthusiasts known as "pioneers" for this four-wheelers tradition.

Join Joshua Noesser from TrailsOffroad and JeepAdventures, Jennings Page, and Tony Pellegrino from @GenRightOffRoad as they take their near-stock jeeps along this epic overland and rock crawling trail known for its Jeep Jamboree. Will they make it, or will they fail? You will have to sit back and see

0:00 - Rubicon Speach
0:46 - Video Intro
1:36 - Trip to The Rubicon Adventure
2:00 - Harris Ranch Steaks
3:03 - Driving to Ice House
3:41 - Ice House Bar and PreGame
4:12 - Day 1 Morning
4:36 - Drivers Meeting
5:12 - Hitting The Road to Loon Lake
6:15 - Loon Lake Trailhead
6:50 - Airing Down and Trail Prep
7:22 - Starting The Rubicon
7:37 - Rubicon Gate Keeper
9:04 - The Granite Bowl
10:30 - The Whale Bones
11:39 - Problem with YJ Ubolts Nuts
12:45 - Ellis Creek Bridge and Break
13:08 - Trail to Walker Hill
13:19 - Walker Hill
14:15 - Jennings Jeep Breaks Down Electrical Issue
17:40 - Live Footage from Starlink Diag Problem
19:03 - After Lunch and fixed Jeep
19:46 - Trail to Little Sluice
20:18 - Soup Bowl Obstacle
23:22 - Trail Between Soup Bowl and Little Sluice
23:47 - Little Sluice Obstacle
26:13 - Thousand Dollar Hill
26:26 - V-Notch Obstacle
26:45 - CJ Broken Alignment Pin
27:17 - Arnolds Rock
27:30 - Mudd Lake
27:55 - Indian Trail
29:24 - Camping At Buck Island Lake
30:11 - Start of Day 2 at Buck Island Lake
31:50 - Jim Broke Warn Hub and Repair
33:10 - Buck Island Lake Damn and Trail
33:29 - Broken Gladiator Axle
33:46 - Trail Climbing Out Of Buck Island Lake
34:50 - Tilting Vnotch Climb at Buck Island
35:08 - Trail from Buck Island to Big Sluice
35:45 - Big Sluice Obstacle
36:39 - Sawtooth Obstacle
37:00 - Lower Big Sluice
37:14 - Hardest Required Part of The Rubicon
38:15 - Rubicon Springs Bridge
38:49 - Boulder Squeeze
39:29 - Trail to Rubicon Springs
39:45 - Rubicon Springs and Sites and Soda Springs
40:29 - Camping on the Slabs at Rubicon Springs
41:00 - Rubicon Waterfalls
41:30 - Start of Day 3 at Rubicon Springs
41:58 - Talking to Drivers and Vehicle Reviews
42:38 - Josh Reviewing The Rubicon and Rubicon Springs
43:35 - Rubicon Springs to Cadillac Hills Trail
44:35 - Rubicon Cemetary
44:55 - Cadillac Hill Obstacle
46:15 - The Cadillac found
46:35 - Continue Up Cadillac Trail
47:30 - Observation Point
48:15 - Broken CJ Still Moving
48:35 - Observation Point to End of The Rubicon
50:09 - Potato Patch Obstacle and Broken Toyota
51:08 - East Trailhead of the Rubicon
51:22 - RIP James Marden Broadbent

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[WheeledAdventures]

Great video I was actually more interested in the orange jeep. It looks pretty stock and making it through just fine.

[seanmason]

I'm spoiled and live about 1.5 hours from the trail. I run it 1-2 times every year. I always make it to Buck Island and spend the next 2 days there. Sometimes I come back out through Loon, other times I go out Tahoe. It's just a great time for everyone.

[motohut]

Another great video! We did the Rubicon trail last September for the first time, I was co- pilot & my wife drove the whole trail, so proud of her !! So sad the man passed away, 83 years old living life to the fullest. RIP Sir !

[chasingsunsets]

The footage of the budget YJ going through little sluice is super cool! Go Tony!

[squarebodybuilder]

Watching everyone is on their phones and have internet on the trail is not what I expected. Great video thanks for making it.

[Joshyutah]

This was easily one of the best trips I have ever had. So want to go back for more. What do you all think?

[susiewilson]

Loved watching this!!! Nail biting to say the least! Beautiful video of an awesome experience! Thank you for posting it!

[WillFowler-fisg]

Great edit. Watching this and taking notes for my Rubicon trip this summer.

[TwoFeatherChannel]

Great one. good to see all the different level of rigs doing it.

[kisaac]

It’s been on my bucket list since I was a kid, 60 years old now, I hope to still make it soon. Your video emphasized my need to go even more!

[OffRoadOverlandCamping]

Wow, check out the clarity on this video, feels like I'm there. Great job!

[muddypawsadventurer]

Nicely put together. One of the best obstacle to obstacle footage of the trail without lingering on one particular section. I think the lesson here is that clearance is king... and tighten them suspension bolts before doing the trail...

[bradleyking]

Best time in my life, hands-down, it is not even a question in my mind, the best day I ever had in my life was the Rubicon Trail, I will forever be obsessed, it is my drug

[Wiz-kidddd]

What dreams are made of, on my bucket list for sure

[purpleroadster]

Cool to see my truck make a small cameo!

[BirdDogOffRoadAdventures]

Great video. Got a trip planned there for later this year and cannot wait!

[jeffmcneil]

Nice work putting this video together. Enjoyed the way it flowed.

[adamshartley]

Thanks for sharing Josh 👍 by far my favorite trail. But one of my favorite parts is old sluce. Cant wait to go this year. Stay safe man hope to see you on our local trails this year 👍

[lucyadventures]

What an amazing video and trip!!!! The filming and shot perspective was top notch. I’m stationed down at Presidio of Monterey and can’t wait to hit the rubicon trail, ur right no excuse for those on the west side. Thank u for the vid and sharing this great moment with us all! 😊

[JenningsPaige-porc]

such an epic trip!! First I got all starving hungry watching you eating that breakfast burrito. Now I’m stressing reliving the electrical breakdown I had on the trial. lol I’m glad I sold that jerk Jeep.