Overview

Basics

Basics
Reconstruct approximately 800’ of the Rubicon Trail; install two new interpretative panels, two new benches, install symbolic fencing, and directional signage; remove redundant trails and trail features; thin trees and vegetation to improve access to the shore of Emerald Bay, enhance views of Fannette Island, protect vegetation and water resources, clarify paths of travel for easier visitor use, and improve day-use trail network near the Vikingsholm Castle located at Emerald Bay State Park.

Implementation
2020
2022
2023
$100,000

10/30/2023
01/22/2025
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Location Information Location Notes
Rubicon Trail in Emerald Bay State Park

Organizations

Organizations
California Department of Parks and Recreation (CDPR) Rich Adams - California Department of Parks and Recreation (CDPR)

EIP Details

EIP Basics

03.02.02.0102 - Rubicon Trail and Emerald Bay Site Improvement Project

This project is on the EIP 5-year list.

Lake Clarity Details

Lake Clarity Basics

Lake Clarity Basics

Performance Measures

Expected Performance Measures

Expected Performance Measures
Miles of Trails Developed or Improved [Action Performed: Improved] 0.02 miles

Reported Performance Measures

Reported Performance Measures
Acres of SEZ Restored or Enhanced
2022 2023 Total Units
Action Performed
Restored 0.1 0.1 acres
Total 0.1 0 0.1 acres
Miles of Trails Developed or Improved
2022 2023 Total Units
Action Performed
Improved 2 2 miles
Total 0 2 2 miles

Funding

Expected Funding

Expected Funding
$100,000
$100,000
$0
($100,000 identified as )

Total
California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) $200,000 $100,000 $100,000
Grand Total $200,000 $100,000 $100,000

Reported Expenditures

Reported Expenditures
Total 2023 2022 2021 2020
California Department of Parks and Recreation $25,000 $25,000 $0 $0 $0
Grand Total $25,000 $25,000 $0 $0 $0

Photos

Photos

Other Details

Watersheds

No watersheds set for this project.

Threshold Categories

  • Decommission a network of user created trail and restore the landscape for native vegetation growth.
  • Decommission a network of user created trail and restore the landscape to reduce erosion.

Local and Regional Plans

No Local and Regional Plans set for this project.

Related Projects

Related Projects

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External Links

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Notes

Notes
01/22/2025 10:25 AM Beth Vollmer This project overlaps with 01.01.01.0142 - Emerald Bay State Park Watershed Improvement Plan and Implementation so it is being marked as complete. Future work will be reported in 01.01.01.0142 - Emerald Bay State Park Watershed Improvement Plan and Implementation.
12/15/2023 11:53 AM Beth Vollmer Removed a social trail from SEZ and enhanced the established trail system to improve SEZ corridor.
12/12/2023 12:53 PM Angelique Carl 2023 - California Conservation Corps members and CDPR staff spent 2 weeks brushing trail, removing overgrown vegetation, improving trail condition, and inventorying trail infrastructure along Rubicon Trail in D. L. Bliss State Park