Rubicon Hiking Trail – D L Bliss State Park

Rubicon Hiking Trail – D L Bliss State Park

Rubicon Trail – DL Bliss State Park

Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA
Difficulty: Moderate
Features: Hiking trails, bird watching, fishing, incredible scenery, bike friendly, no dogs, rock climbing, wildlife observation 

The Rubicon Trail allows access to two parks: the DL Bliss and the Emerald Bay State Park. It is a 12 mile moderately trafficked trail found nearby South Lake Tahoe in California. The trail goes through a variety of terrains, ranging from flat to slight elevation gains and drops, as well as turns along the shoreline cliffs. The trail also features a number of campgrounds near the start and end of the trail as well as a diversified habitat – alders, dogwood, aspen, bitter cherry, wildflowers, ceanothus, currant, huckleberry, manzanita, and more.

Top 3 Adventure Hacks

1) Camp comfortably

Whether it may be a tent, an inflatable pad, a sleeping bag, or a hammock, make sure that these are comfortable – being ultralight is a plus factor.

2) Create quality meals 

Camping would not be complete without an outdoor cooking device. Make quality meals in between treks, on rest periods, and during camping trips.

A quality outdoor cooking system is vital to make any trip enjoyable.

3) Bring a multi-purpose tool

A knife or multi-purpose tool can cut cloth into bandages, removes splinters, or repair gear.