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Rubicon Trail Expedition 2025

Requires 37” tires, front & rear lockers, tow points, skid plates covering the gas tank and transfer case, and rocker panel protection. Any JK with a factory rear axle requires upgraded rear cover and/or glide plate. All participants MUST have prior off-roading experience.

 

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Dates

September 16-18, 2025

Location

The Rubicon Trail, California

Itinerary

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Included

Private Guides / Meals*

Trail Rating

10


Included: 

  • (2) nights camping on private land along the Rubicon Trail
  • 5 meals (2 dinners, 2 lunches & 1 breakfast)
  • Private Jeep Jamboree Trail Guide team to accompany your group
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Join us for a private experience on the famed Rubicon Trail.  The Rubicon Trail Expedition is a limited-space excursion which offers an opportunity to traverse the Rubicon Trail with our most experienced and knowledgeable trail guides who have spent years becoming authorities on this legendary terrain.

The Rubicon Trail Expedition is a limited-space excursion offering the opportunity to traverse the Rubicon Trail with our most experienced and knowledgeable trail guides who have spent years becoming authorities on this legendary terrain. To create a truly personal experience, the trip will be limited to a maximum of ten (10) vehicles, enabling attendees to receive personalized guidance in a small setting. Participants will fine tune their skills while traversing the ever-changing landscape of one of the world’s most famous trails, all with the individualized attention of our expert guides at the helm.

This small-scale experience will not only leave you with a great sense of accomplishment after completing the Rubicon Trail, but a deeper knowledge of your abilities and a better understanding of your vehicle as you prepare for off-roading adventures to come. 

Participants will be required to use their own Jeep 4×4 (Wranglers and Gladiators ONLY) and provide their own basic camping gear, as well as enough food and beverages for ( 2 ) breakfasts and ( 1 ) lunch. Our team will supply all other meals throughout the journey. Once you have registered for The Rubicon Trail Expedition, we’ll be happy to provide a recommended packing/gear list for guidance, however you will be responsible for all elements and costs associated.

Please Note: This is not a trip for beginners. All applicants will be screened to ensure their vehicle meets pre-determined requirements.


Itinerary

Jeeps parked around campfire.

* for meals included, see below

Tuesday, September 16th – Join us for registration and breakfast at Jeep Jamboree USA headquarters before departing for Loon Lake and the trailhead. Be sure to arrive with a full tank of gas and don’t forget to grab your bagged lunch before leaving Georgetown. Once at the trailhead we’ll air down, gather for a safety brief, then begin our journey on the historic Rubicon Trail. Lunch and scenic stops will be mandated by travel time and weather. As the day winds down, we’ll make our way to Spider Lake, arriving in time to set up camp and enjoy a hearty dinner prepared by our team.

Wednesday, September 17th – Wake up with the sun, have breakfast, break camp, and prepare for another day of adventure on the Rubicon Trail. We’ll tackle obstacles around Buck Island Lake, and along the Big Sluice, then complete the day with our arrival in Rubicon Springs. Set up camp and enjoy a family style dinner freshly prepared by our team.

Thursday, September 18th – Wake up with the sun, have breakfast, break camp, and prepare for another day of adventure as we complete the Rubicon Trail. We invite you to join us immediately after departing the trail for a parting lunch reception along the shores of beautiful Lake Tahoe. Although our adventure stops here, you may want to plan a few extra days to experience all that the Lake Tahoe area has to offer.


Vehicle Requirements

Jeep vehicle models 1996 and older are not permitted to register for the Rubicon Trail Jeep Jamboree. Participants must have a Jeep Wrangler model year 1997 to present or a Jeep Gladiator model year 2020 to present in order to participate in the Rubicon Trail Jeep Jamboree.

All Jeep vehicles shall adhere to the following requirements for the Rubicon Trail Jeep Jamboree.

  • A minimum of 37″ tires (not to exceed 40″)
  • Front and rear lockers
  • Properly secured tow points
  • GMRS radios are required
  • Skid plates covering the gas tank and transfer case, and rocker panel protection
  • Any Jeep Wrangler JK Model with a stock factory rear axle is required to install an upgraded rear cover and/or a rear glide plate. The following links show examples of the required equipment.

 

Registration Fees

Driver: $2495
First Passenger: $625
Each Additional Passenger: $625

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Cancellation & Payment Policy

Days prior to trip date Penalty
Reservation to 30 days $500
29 days to 15 days 50%
14 days to trip date 100% (NO REFUND)
NO TRANSFERS OR CHANGES (including passengers) 14 days prior to trip date

For Registration Questions

Jake Horne

Director of Registration
Jake Horne
jake@jeepjam.com

For Trip Specific Details

Ty

Adventure Consultant
Ty Devereaux
ty@jeepjam.com