I have locked in and confirmed this trip. Good read by the way.
somewhere between June 1st and August 31st..
It's pretty hard to plan for it or lock it in without dates, so let's narrow it down some.
Based on the time period you have previously specified, and using the 10 days vacation and weekends, you need a 16 day spread starting on Saturday. With the trail closed 2 weeks from July 24-August 8 for the Jamboree, the Saturday departure dates are limited unless you want to participate in one of the 4 day or 3 day Jamborees. There are 2 holidays that you could take advantage of that effect 4 of the possible dates, but I would like to avoid those with July 4th in them.
Possible Departure Saturdays:May 29 (includes Memorial Day)
June 5
June 12
June 19 (includes July 4th)
June 26 (includes July 4th)
July 3 (includes July 4th)
July 10
August 7
August 14
Who is in for this trip?From:
http://www.rubicon4x4.com/rubicon_info_main.phpWhen is the best time to ride the Rubicon Trail?
June, July, August and September are the best times to run the trail (except for the two weeks from the end of July to the first weekend of August when the trail is closed to all but Jamboree participants). There's a big chance of snow any other time; and we should not be on the trail during wet winter/spring months when damage is done to the trail. It's just best to wait until Summer and early Fall. Run the trail when you make dust.