Rubicon Peak Hike
	Trip Date:  08/31/2013 Distance: 4.6 Miles Vertical Gain: 2300' Group Size: 1 Hike Rating:  Easy   Moderate    Hard    Strenuous	GPX for this trip
	Start Coordinates:   N 39 00.629, W 120 07.370     End Coordinates:   Same as Start Coordinates   Car Shuttle Req'd:   No Parking Directions:   Take Highway 89 on the west side of Lake Tahoe to Scenic Drive.  Head up the drive and turn right at the T, which is a continuation of Scenic Drive.  Make the first left, then turn left on Woodland Drive.  Turn right on Manzanita Way, the road bends back around and then turn left on Lakeview.  Turn right on Forestview Drive, and then left on Highview Drive.  Turn right on Highland Drive and then park at the coordinates provided, making sure not to block the emergency access gate. Hazards of Note:   None. Crowd Factor:   Minimal.  This is a use trail to the top of the mountain and not heavily used. General Notes: From the parking area on the side of the road, walk past the gate and head toward the obvious peak a couple of miles ahead.  Most of the trail is easy to follow, but for the most part simply climbs straight up toward the peak at a very steep angle.  When you near the peak, head to the right of the rock formation, and circle around from the north side to climb up to the very top from this direction.
	Our group at the trailhead.
	Our destination looming high above.
	First views of Lake Tahoe from the climb.
	About halfway up some nice views of Meeks Bay appeared.
	The climb to the peak was constant and steep.
	Once at the peak the views of Lake Tahoe were fantastic.
	Looking down from the peak at the challenging elevation.
	Many of the other cachers at the top.
	Great views from the peak toward the Crystal Range, even with smoke in the air.
	Crag Lake was inviting but about 1000 feet below us.
	Had the peak to myself for about 30 minutes before the others arrived.
	Helping some of the others back down the rocks.
	Steep hiking elevation both directions.
	Group shot of most of the 12 who made it up and back.
	GPS Track of the full hike.