Trail Update:
I want to provide an update on a couple of positive things that are happening at the County.
We brought the pumper trailer home from WFO. This will be the backup to the pumper truck just in case of a breakdown. None of the donated funds were put towards the trailer. All funds donated are going to the truck as promised. SMUD donated an F550 to us for the build and donations are still coming in. I can’t thank everyone enough for all that you do as a community for this trail. If you would like to view a short video that WFO prepared about the pumper trailer, please click here.
Also, at the Board of Supervisors meeting on November 19, 2019, the Board approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Placer County and all three Forest units. (Tahoe National, Lake Tahoe Basin and Eldorado). What does this mean? It allows El Dorado County to assist on the Placer side of the trail. All agencies working together in an effort to make a seamless experience on the Rubicon Trail. Grants were written for both sides of the trail. We have funding and are looking to work on Cadillac to help stabilize that section. I will keep you posted as projects as they develop.
I have lots of work to do this winter to get ready. The season never ends or slows down for us at the county. We continue to do what’s right for the trail and the community. These are great steps forward for the trail.
Thank you everyone for your support!
Sincerely,
Vickie Sanders,
Parks Manager
Remember the 4 S's - Sanitation, Spills, Sedimentation and Safety
Always carry a toilet...Wag Bag it!
Don't forget a
Spill Kit!
We are quickly approaching winter on the Rubicon Trail. Be safe and DO NOT take any unnecessary risks!
For more information contact the County Parks Division at (530) 621-5360
2019 Winter Inspections
January 24, 2019 Inspection Report
2019-0124.pdf
March 25, 2019 Inspection Report 2019-0325.pdf
El Dorado County Economic Analysis 2019:
Rubicon Report v2 6-7-19.pdf
From the USFS:
Due to a facility upgrade project, Northshore Campground will be closed during the 2019 camping season. A Forest Order will be issued to close the project area and dispersed camping areas adjacent to the original campground boundary. This campground is located near the Ellis Trailhead on the north shore of Loon Lake and is popular with the Rubicon 4x4 Trail users. Ice House Road will remain open during this time to provide access to the Rubicon Trail; however, expect minor traffic delays during weekdays. We ask for your patience while construction activities take place.
PLEASE PLAN AHEAD. If you were planning a visit to the north end of Loon Lake, it is recommended to find an alternative location for your forest visit as a large portion of developed and dispersed camping
Over the next few years, many of the facilities located in the Crystal Basin Recreation Area will be reconstructed and some of the facilities will have new features added for our visitors’ enjoyment. Northshore campground will be expanded and upgraded, adding 40% more camp sites. Additionally, a water system and two additional restroom buildings will be installed. Although there will be a short-term inconvenience, this closure will allow for some exciting improvements to the Northshore Campground.