Springtime wheeling is here!

Posted: May 7, 2025 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , | Leave a comment

I made it out to the Rubicon today. There is still plenty of snow and plenty of water. Please Tred Lightly!

Sadly, even though I was told, by a very reliable source, that the bathrooms were open, they were not. It seems the local 4wd club who took on that responsibility has not been following through on their promise.

Yes, snow on the trail. This is the first climb out of the staging area. It will change daily as the temps will be in to the 70’s this week.

Don’t let springtime fool you, that same weather app says possible snow Monday into Tuesday! Always be prepared to spend the night on the trail: food, shelter, warm change of clothes, etc.

This is still the first climb out of the staging area. Not too slippery.

To be fair, once past this climb there were minimal snow spots. Until there were snow spots.

Well, I didn’t get too far. This is just past Water Bar (rolling dip) #19. This is where all the eight inch river rock is on the trail. I didn’t want to push my luck.

On the way out, I stopped at one of the many rolling dips. I think it was number seven. This one appears to have rocks piled to keep the water on the trail.

I spent maybe 20 minutes removing the rocks blocking the water from exiting the trail and throwing them where they block the water from running down the trail.

It made a huge difference. The next two weeks would be a great time for RTF, FOTR, LTBMU and Placer County to get out on the trail and survey the trail to determine where work parties should focus to prevent future lawsuits for water on the trail and running water causing erosion and sedimentation.

Get out there, have fun, be safe and be respectful to the trail and others.

.

Rubicon Ronin