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Know Before You Go
Tips for getting ready for the Rubicon Trail

Before you ride the Rubicon Trail, here are some things you should know before you go.
1. WHERE? It's easy to find the trail heads, but hard to find the trail (it's not well marked). Get a map; use GPS. Read more here.
2. WHEN? When to go? Drive it when it's dry. You don't need a permit nor a reservation. Read more here.
3 WHAT? Go prepared (and with food and supplies). It takes two days to do it right. Read more here.
4. FISH and CAMP? Yes, you can fish in the lakes and streams, but keep your rig at least 300 feet away from water sources, especially Spider Lake (it's closed to vehicle camping). Read more here.
5. CAMPING? Camp only where camping has occured before and park within the trail right of way (50 feet of centerline). Respect private property; be courteous to other campers. Read more here.
6. MAPS and BOOKS? Get a good book about the Rubicon (or a map) FIRST. Get one here.