Rubicon Trail 2013 - "Point of No Return" by Rebel Off Road

The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon package wasn't named after a simple walking path in some tourist trap area minivans flock too. The Rubicon Trail instead is a long, arduous, challenging adventure not for the weary (or 2 wheel drive.)
Famous for breathtaking views and snapping axles, the Rubicon is a favorite of Rebel Off Road and should be on every wheeler's bucket list. The drive to Tahoe, California from Orange County isn't terrible, certainly not the 13 hours it is to Moab, Utah with just as picturesque scenery.
FUN FACT: Rubicon means point of no return.
The signup for Jeep Jamboree USA's Rubicon Trail adventure is a no brainer for Rebel -- it's challenging enough for even our coilovered, 40" tire'd JK's, but it also gives us a chance to participate in one of the few remaining historic off road havens left to the public. Managed by Friends of the Rubicon and annually enjoyed by the Jeep Jamboree USA organization, we feel it's our duty as off roaders to get some Rubicon dirt on our tires each and every year.
Upon arrival in Georgetown, CA at the Jeep Jamboree USA headquarters, we are greeted by the perpetually cheerful Erin Lara. We picked up our goodie bags, purchased ice for the last time, and made our way to the trail head at Loon Lake Dam.
The Rubicon launches very early in the morning, just as the sun creeps up over the first of many lakes we pass on our journey. All meals are provided by the Jeep Jamboree USA team, which leaves plenty of room for gear, tools, misc parts, and of course inflatable boats (another Rubicon tradition.)
As you leave the entrance gate behind, you drop into a forest where you get your first taste of dirt, dust, and pine tree smell. If you survive the stumps, logs, and lose rock, you graduate to the coolest granite slab you'll ever drive on. It spans for an entire afternoon and if it weren't for the occasional painted white line, you'd veer off into the middle of nowhere.
As you cross the slab you climb in elevation, drop into valleys, traverse vehicle swallowing cracks, and eventually wind your way to Buck Island Lake. This is an excellent opportunity to climb out of your dusty clothing, throw on a bathing suit, and take a dip. Park your rig on a rock and jump!
Once you've had your fill of bathtub warm water and got your tanning in for the day, fire up your rig and continue your descent for a few more hours till you hit the world famous Big Sluice. Make the sharp left, continue on, and enter Rubicon Springs. The green bridge is your marker you are on the right path. Look for the carved FOTR stump, it's a fantastic way to pat yourself on the back -- you made it!
Break camp right there in the forest or drive a little further on the path to the next slab and camp right on the lake. It's our favorite spot -- no dust and closer to the waterfall and swimming.
After a night under the stars, wake up and pack up -- it's time for the hardest part of the Rubicon: Cadillac Hill. It's all up here from there, take your time and keep our nose pointed forward. When you reach the summit make a quick left and head for the overlook. It's one of the prettiest sights you'll ever take in. Kick in to 4 wheel high or 2 wheel drive and follow the dirt road out of the area -- but sneak peeks between the trees. If you miss the lily ponds, you are missing out!
We can't thank the Jeep Jamboree USA team enough for all they do to keep the Rubicon Trail open and active. We are proud to be national partners and sponsors -- it's organizations like them that keep generations enjoying the outdoors and off road.

[@keynonbarnes1439]

I work hard for what I have..my jeep sits for weeks as I fix and improve...then I make memories

[@tod1188]

Excellant video!

[@RocketDogRc]

What pleasure it was to watch this. I do the same thing but in 1/10th scale.

[@AnglerDanNE]

Yay same here got a few traxxas and axial trucks

[@michaelcarpenter7328]

Excellent video, loved the music.

[@kedotdev]

All those rebelcons are looking sweet!

[@RebelOffRoadTV]

Thank you! It was a blast.

[@rusticopaura]

Very nice video! it's fantastic!

[@ferdinandodemichelis]

Nice and excellent video. Ciao ciao from Italy.

[@Tworescue01]

Truly Awesome!!!

[@RebelOffRoadTV]

Thank you for the support Jen and congrats on the new Jeep!

[@WT4x4videos]

Fantastic video!

[@gorillahd9247]

Great trail footage and some excellent scenery. Scott

[@johngolden5909]

Life @ 2 mph, love it!

[@RebelOffRoadTV]

Thank you!

[@RebelOffRoadTV]

Slow and steady.

[@LostM00nOfPoosh]

Just mute the video and enjoy the visual beauty of these magnificent machines!

[@RebelOffRoadTV]

Thank you Mike - you need to bring DEFCON3 out!

[@timbritton6982]

I loved this video and think that song is amazing. I have already watched/listened to it 3 times; who is the artist and where can I get it? Love it!

[@bigrigotj]

I wish Yellocon and Abaddon can make it out there one day.......

[@euniquetrailadventures]

Looks like a ton of fun... I do that only with my RCs

[@AnglerDanNE]

What kind u got I have a few traxxas and a axial

[@euniquetrailadventures]

I have slash 4x4, Ve8, few Axials, Vaterra Ascender, couple drift cars... Check out my KZbin channel...I have all my RCs in there

[@AnglerDanNE]

eunique I have a traxxas stampede 4x4 vxl a slash 4x4 vxl, the axial yeti xl and the smaller yeti is in the mail. My friend has the vaterra raptor and cant stop stripping spur gears and breaking the motor shaft. You got a clue why, hes on his 3rd motor and 43 spur.

[@TheCaferocker]

Would be nice to hear the rigs not the song.

[@MrCadaver66613]

excellent video, but some songs do not need a "dubstep" remix, this is one them...

[@matthewmac4436]

I would love to know where i can get the orange full cage that the Black and Orange Rebelcon has on it. Not having to be orange, but trying to be specific so i convey which one im trying to describe. Haven't been able to lacate a full cage like that yet.

[@RebelOffRoadTV]

@Robin that is a Knuckles Off Road. Call us for details.

[@savageranger]

What kind of tires are you guys running?

[@JavaAlien]

what font bumper is at ( 3:50 ) ?

[@marcoayhon]

Off the chainezz

[@KikoTheCarrot]

can someone please tell me the name of the hardtop the jeep at 5:25 has?? ive been looking for a name for weeks but came up with nothing

[@rockbuggy22]

this must be in west Virginia

[@aussiek2000]

its not. lol

[@SSS-rl3ll]

who ever mixed the first song pissed me off

[@PortugieDan]

The music's great, but it's all about Virginia, come on now haha. This is about as far as it get's from West Virginia, Northern California is significantly more rugged.

[@DRTYFN]

Great video, but the song got old at the 1:30 mark.

[@guido0582]

The guy at the start has a slight Australian accent. Is he an Aussie???

[@kevinfcolton]

Had to turn it off due to monotonous music.

[@ChrisRogersTheAngryChef]

I may be the minority here but that version of "Country Road" is fuckin' epic and made this video, who did it and where can I find it?

[@ChrisRogersTheAngryChef]

got it, pretty lights.

[@pammath22]

Nice video, I liked the drone shots. I think the music is annoying as hell though.

[@gullf1sk]

This would have been a great video if it didnt have music on it

[@RebelOffRoadTV]

@Kiko that is a Fastback, call us at 866-900-8841 for more info.

[@EchoShotz]

No love for the two door..

[@radicalartindustries]

F*cking tune in the background! Why not only the driving sounds?

[@zacknotzach9624]

I agree but I think it's because most of the footage was sped up so it wouldn't sound good anyways, you can hear it a couple times throughout when they talk it sounds like a mouse

[@kentonharness5565]

please no shit music vid is awesome

[@michaelgutierrez6293]

Wtf all I see is tjs no xjs or zjs :'(

[@xstaytruexpositivex]

TJs? There were about two TJs in this video lol

[@swimmer8585]

+Michael Gutierrez They're all JKs

[@MrTimbo27]

Cool video but the song is a bad choice. So much reference to West Virginia in that song would make one think that is where the video is shot.

[@Jarod1941]

2:30 and I HAD to quit before shooting myself because of "West Virginia". That version SUCKS. Too bad. I was enjoying the video.

[@Lex-Rex]

This (and many other) videos act as if money is no object and people can afford a 30k stock JK and than take it to the shop and add another 30k to it.

[@SACanyon]

Right but a Rubicon is meant to take this trail stock. So you really don't need anything extra. But I would invest in nobbier tires.

[@07negative56]

SACanyon That's horribly wrong. The Rubicon was not meant to take this trail stock. It does ok off road in stock form. But these trails are challenging with grocery getter tires and sway bars attached. There's a reason why we throw 37" tires on our rigs. Doubler transfer cases & Alloy shafts and the such.

[@AnglerDanNE]

I'm a 40" tire person and Dana 60

[@swimmer8585]

+Neo Smith Or just get a $1000 Cherokee xj and then spend maybe another $5000 for lift and tires and such. A lot better too because you can beat the hell out of the thing and it'll keep driving

[@HoppedUpOnMtnDew]

Volume to zero and enjoy...John Denver rolled over in his grave btw....

[@keynonbarnes1439]

lol...stock rubicon....go for it in your stock jeep...then somebody like me will come get you

[@suckerpunch60duce]

what most fail to realize is the stock rubicon that made the trail was driven by a very skilled professional..

[@twotunnel]

You ruined the song ...

[@steveoracion4668]

Is it a requirement that you play the worst sh#@tiest music to upload a video on you tube or what ? nothing would be better or just the sound of the jeeps ✌