Wentworth Springs

5/5 (11 reviews)
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 kille...Read More
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Highlights of Wentworth Springs

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Iconic Category IconIconic
Overland Category IconOverland
Rock Category IconRock
Scenic Category IconScenic
Snow Wheeling Category IconSnow Wheeling
Highest Elevation
6533 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
East
Official Trail Name
Wentworth Springs Road / Rubicon Trail
Nearest Town
Fresh Pond
Nearest Services
Fresh Pond
Management Agency
Eldorado National Forest
District
Pacific Ranger District

Overview

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

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10 Waypoints
32 Trail Photos
6 Trail Concerns
11 Community Reviews
1 Video
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