Rubicon Point Light is a beautiful, small lighthouse that overlooks Lake Tahoe. It was built in 1916 and only stayed lit until 1919. It was replaced by a lighthouse at Sugar Pine Point.

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June 17, 2022

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This is undoubtedly the smallest observable lighthouse in the world.

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Rubicon Point Light is a beautiful, small lighthouse that overlooks Lake Tahoe. It was built in 1916 and only stayed lit until 1919. It was replaced by a lighthouse at Sugar Pine Point.

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1. Rubicon Trail Loop — Emerald Bay State Park

14.3km

04:07

330m

340m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Vikingsholm Castle – Emerald Bay view loop from Rubicon Properties

15.6km

04:21

310m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Emerald Bay boat park – Lower Eagle Falls loop from D.L. Bliss State Park

24.4km

06:53

520m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 1,930 m

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Location: El Dorado County, California, United States

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Rubicon Point Light

1. Rubicon Trail Loop — Emerald Bay State Park

2. Vikingsholm Castle – Emerald Bay view loop from Rubicon Properties

3. Emerald Bay boat park – Lower Eagle Falls loop from D.L. Bliss State Park

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