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Wentworth Springs

5/5 (11 reviews)
Fresh Pond, California (El Dorado County)
Last Updated: 02/01/2023

Trail Information

Highlights

At the far west end of the Rubicon Trail in the Eldorado National Forest, Wentworth Springs is the original start of the Rubicon Trail. Now typically bypassed by most entering the Rubicon at Loon Lake, this section of the trail is well worth the time to run it. A couple of notable obstacles, a killer campground at the beginning and some views of the Granite Bowl that you don't get anywhere else make Wentworth Springs a must for any wheeler ready for the Rubicon Trail.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Navigation

Trail Reviews

5/5 (11)
Official Crew
72900
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 02/01/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

The closure 🙄 is over. Trail is open.
Official Crew
72900
Temporary Closure
Rated 5/5
Visited: 12/30/2022

Controversial Temporary Closure in place by Eldorado County. Potentially for 60 days 😠
Official Crew
72900
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 09/27/2022

Open 🎉
Official Crew
72900
Temporary Closure
Visited: 09/11/2022

Temporary closure due to a the Mosquito Fire.
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 10/18/2021
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Allthough the campground is closed due to Eldorado National Forest closure this fall (2021) the old part of the rubicon trail is open! This is my favorite access to the rubicon! Its the real trail from back in the day. You can tell its rough and has less traffic than the new gate keeper part! Fact is, this is the real gate keeper! If you can't make it up the steps in the mid section, turn around! Front locker is a must or you will be using your winch!

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